Philosophical analysis Many elements of Gilead recall details from Plato's Republic. Gilead's social hierarchy of commanders, guardians, Marthas and handmaids, for example, has similarities to Plato's social hierarchy of philosopher-guardians, auxiliary-guardians and producers. Both societies are also home to a state-based eugenics program, and see gymnasiums used as educational spaces in which women are socialized into new gender roles. The powers that be in Gilead legitimize their rule through the extensive use of propaganda, much as Plato's rulers ensure co-operation on the part of the public by propagating a noble lie.
philosophical analysis many elements of gilead recall details from plato's republic gilead's social hierarchy of commanders guardians marthas and handmaids for example has similarities to plato's social hierarchy of philosopher-guardians auxiliary-guardians and producers both societies are also home to a state-based eugenics program and see gymnasiums used as educational spaces in which women are socialized into new gender roles the powers that be in gilead legitimize their rule through the extensive use of propaganda much as plato's rulers ensure co-operation on the part of the public by propagating a noble lie