"People will do anything rahter than admit that their lives have no meaning. No use, that is. No plot." (215)

           By saying this, Offred is admitting in a way that her own life has no meaning. She feels that the lives of the Handmaids in general have no meaning- other than reproduction. Their lives are simple, dull, and repetitive, with no other purpose than to have children for those who cannot. However, many of the Handmaids are in denial. They will not admit that their only purpose is to reproduce. Atwood is using this as social commentary, to show how important it is for women to lead fulfilled and eventful lives. She does this by showing how the lack of meaning in Janine's life causes her to inflict misery on herself.