What happened to Mormons in The Handmaid's Tale?

In The Handmaid's Tale novel, Mormons are persecuted by the Republic of Gilead due to ideological differences, particularly regarding Gilead's strict interpretation of the Old Testament. They are massacred by the regime, and Utah, a state with a large Mormon population, rebels against Gilead during the "Ba'al Purge".
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What disability does Nick's wife have?

Genetic condition of congenital hip dysplasia in Rose

To clarify for everyone, she and Nick are NOT related and she has a genetic condition called Congenital Hip Dysplasia! The condition was never mentioned in the show itself. Showrunner Bruce Miller confirmed it in a interview that he did.
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Why can't wives get pregnant in Gilead?

"The Handmaid's Tale, the infertility crisis in Gilead is attributed to an environmental disaster, causing a widespread decline in female fertility." "The successful birth rate is down everywhere, but the women are blamed, even though it's likely that the problem stems from the men." "It's the men's fertility.
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Why did Nick turn bad?

But he became very disillusioned after witnessing Waterford's first Handmaid commit suicide, so much so that he joins the Eyes deceitfully as the only way to use Gilead's system against its own. Prior to Gilead, Nick appeared to be an outwardly emotional person.
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Who actually runs Gilead?

The storyline hasn't detailed how Gilead's government and state function precisely, however a theocratic, inner party of men, more appropriately termed a junta called "Committee" appears to be in charge. They rule from Washington, D.C., which is the capital of Gilead.
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Who is the real villain in the Handmaids Tale?

Commander Frederick Ronald "Fred" Waterford is one of the two main antagonists (alongside Serena Waterford) of the Hulu TV series The Handmaid's Tale, based on the 1985 novel of the same name.
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What commander is obsessed with Janine?

Spoiler alert for season 6 When janine went to commander bell to be the handmaid why were him and his wife beating her? I thought he was obsessed with her. He's an abuser. Also, she was probably getting punished for the plot to off all of the commanders.
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What happens to Serena's baby?

Noah is born in good health and eventually is taken to a hospital in Canada to receive treatment in the Newborn ICU. After Noah's mother, Serena, gets detained, he gets moved into Child Protective Services. Eventually, Noah gets put into foster care with Ryan Wheeler and Alanis Wheeler.
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Who is the most powerful commander in The handmaid's Tale?

Although Commander Winslow is brutal, and is generally depicted as being one of the most powerful Commanders, (in terms of both his title and his position in Washington, which is depicted as being much more tightly under the Sons of Jacob's control than other areas) his motivations are less complex or interesting than ...
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Is Rose Blaine pregnant?

After Nick reveals Rose's pregnancy to June, Rose is seen gathering with other wives while holding her belly and discussing her pregnancy.
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Why do Gilead wives wear blue?

The Wives wear blue, which is symbolic of the Virgin Mary and the immaculate conception. Their role in the Ceremony is that of a bystander. They watch as the Handmaid is penetrated by their husband. If the Handmaids gets pregnant, the Wife becomes the mother to the child.
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Are the marthas fertile?

A Martha (female domestic servants are called Marthas) who works at the Commander's house because she is infertile. She hopes that Offred will get pregnant as she desires to help raise a child.
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Can a commander marry a handmaid?

Wives are usually married to high-ranking men in Gilead, such as Commanders, Angels and Eyes. Being a Wife is regarded as a high honor in Gilead. Only women perceived as being 'pure' and moral are given the 'privilege' of marrying. (Handmaid, for example, could never be Wives due to their controversial nature).
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How did Nick lose his arms and legs?

How did Nick Vujicic lose his limbs? He didn't. Born with no arms and no legs due to a rare condition called Tetra-amelia syndrome, he knows better than anyone else how life can be a struggle.
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Is Nicole really Nick's daughter?

Cheyenne Costantini the show runners confirmed that Nichole is NICK'S And the Canadians would have established paternity when they arrested Fred. If Fred was the biological father, GIlead would have claim to the child.
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Why does Rose limp in The Handmaid's Tale?

Rose is portrayed as having congenital hip dysplasia, a condition that causes a limp and a need for a cane.
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What ethnicity is Max Minghella?

Minghella dated actress Kate Mara from 2010-2014. His father was British (though of Italian descent) and his mother was born in Hong Kong (of over half Chinese, and smaller amounts of Indian Jewish, Parsi Indian, English, Irish, and Swedish, ancestry).
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How did Serena know June killed Fred?

Inside the package were Fred's finger and his wedding ring. The finger served as something of a taunt. It was very evident who it came from, so June was telling Serena she murdered her husband,...
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Are the Waterfords the leaders of Gilead?

Commander Fred Waterford

He feigns a kind personality, often portraying himself as a victim of Gilead, but in reality, he is cruel and aggressive. He was responsible for the founding of Gilead, being one of the leaders of the Sons of Jacob. After Commander Pryce's death, he becomes the head of the Council.
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Does Luke know that Nicole is Nick's baby?

Later in Canada, Luke pops a tape into a Walkman, listening to the opening bars of “You Make Me Feel Like Dancing.” But after a moment, June's voice cuts in. She lets Luke know Nichole's real name, Holly, and that of her biological father, and that Nick helped her to survive.
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How many babies did Janine have?

Janine is assigned to Commander Warren Putnam and Naomi Putnam and gives birth to a daughter she calls Charlotte but who the Putnams have named Angela.
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Why does Serena tell Fred the baby isn't his?

Serena Joy reveals Offred's pregnancy to her husband and tells him the baby isn't his because he is weak. Fred participates in Warren's trial chaired by Commander Pryce. Waterford is all for leniency, reminding that no one is free of mistakes and that Warren Putnam has a family, a wife and a new child.
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Is Janine's baby a shredder?

Janine nurses the baby for a few months and then transfers to a new Commander. Although Angela appears to be in good health and without malformation at birth, Ofglen later reveals that Janine's baby was a "shredder".
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Why are marthas not econowives?

Marthas are women who can't have kids but have skills that can be used around the home. They have to have a “clean” background though. Econowives are “good” girls or women who aren't married more than once, can have kid, practice the right religion, will follow the rules.
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What is the punishment for not killing Janine?

For endangering her daughter, Janine is sentenced to death by stoning, but the Handmaids tasked with the "Particicution" refuse to kill her, and she is sent to the Colonies instead. As the first one to talk back at the stoning, Ofglen #2 has her tongue cut out.
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