The Handmaid's Tale
Wednesdays on HuluThe Handmaid's Tale Season 2 Episode 10: "The Last Ceremony" Quotes
Wife: Get help!
Emily: Chances are better if I lay on my back afterward.
Serena Joy: We did it Offred, and this is the will of God and we rejoice and be glad in it.
June: No one knows the things of God.
Be courageous and do not fear, for God is with you. He will strengthen you and comfort you. He will uphold you with his righteous hand.
Aunt Lydia
June: I've already lost a child, and I'm about to be lose another one. It would help if I could be moved to my daughter's district. Please. If it is at all within your power to do that.
Fred: Who are you to tell me what's within my power?
June: I understand that it's unusual. I would never approach her. She would never even see me. I can promise that.
Fred: I've been too lenient with you, too indulgent.
June: What?
Fred: I've spoiled you. Get out [waves his hand]. GET OUT!!!
I shouldn't have expected you to understand. You have no idea what it is to have a child of your own flesh and blood. And you never will.
June
Hannah: Did you try to find me?
June: I did. I tried so hard. Daddy did too.
Hannah: Why didn't you try harder?
June: Baby, it's OK for you to be mad at me.
Hannah: I waited for you.
June: I know, and I'm so sorry I couldn't be there for you and to protect you. I wanted to.
Hannah: It's OK. I have new parents now.
June: I need you to do something for me, OK? Are you listening? Enjoy your life. And love your parents. And you do whatever they tell you, OK? Because I need you to be careful and I need you to keep yourself safe. [to the Martha] Just take care of her for me. Protect her, please.
Martha: I will.
June: Just love her for me.
Martha: I promise.
Hannah: Mommy?
June: Yes, sweetie?
Hannah: Am I ever going to see you again?
June: You know what? I'm gonna try.
