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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a [[:Category:Characters (Series)|character]] in ''[[The Handmaid's Tale]]''. Before the rise of the [[Gilead (Series)|Gilead]], she was a staunch second-wave feminist and women's rights activist. As in the novel, it is still unknown if she is alive. |
'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a [[:Category:Characters (Series)|character]] in ''[[The Handmaid's Tale]]''. Before the rise of the [[Gilead (Series)|Gilead]], she was a staunch second-wave feminist and women's rights activist. As in the novel, it is still unknown if she is alive. |
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| − | [[June]]'s mother is mostly depicted as in the novel. Her real name is stated as ''Holly Maddox'' <ref name=":2_3" /><ref>Dr. Yates in ''[[Heroic]]''</ref>; it is unclear if she temporarily changed her last name to that of her daughter ("Osborne"). She is portrayed by [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0427728/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t6 Cherry Jones]. |
+ | [[June Osborne]]'s mother is mostly depicted as in the novel. Her real name is stated as ''Holly Maddox'' <ref name=":2_3" /><ref>Dr. Yates in ''[[Heroic]]''</ref>; it is unclear if she temporarily changed her last name to that of her daughter ("Osborne"). She is portrayed by [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0427728/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t6 Cherry Jones]. |
| − | Holly is first mentioned in [[The Other Side]], though she does not appear until [[Baggage]]. Her involvement still remains minimal during and after the Gilead takeover. She is a medical professional who |
+ | Holly is first mentioned in [[The Other Side]], though she does not appear until [[Baggage]]. Her involvement still remains minimal during and after the Gilead takeover. She is a medical professional who performs birth control procedures, such as vasectomies or abortions<ref name=":2_3">Episode 2.3, "[[Baggage]]"</ref> <ref name=":7">Episode 1.7, "[[The Other Side]]'"</ref>. It is unknown if she's alive in present time. |
== Story == |
== Story == |
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=== Before Gilead === |
=== Before Gilead === |
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| − | + | June goes to Holly's house to pick up a mixer where she runs into a group of her mom's friends. Holly shows her a scar from a bottle thrown by furious protesters at the abortion clinic where she works. June tells the group what she does for a living. Everyone seems to be impressed but her mom<ref name=":2_3" />. |
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June's mom asks her if she likes the job at the publishing place. She says she does. Her mom tells her that she sacrificed for her and that she's settling. She asks about Luke and tells June that she doesn't think she should marry him. Her mom tells her that she thinks its a mistake<ref name=":2_3" />. |
June's mom asks her if she likes the job at the publishing place. She says she does. Her mom tells her that she sacrificed for her and that she's settling. She asks about Luke and tells June that she doesn't think she should marry him. Her mom tells her that she thinks its a mistake<ref name=":2_3" />. |
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| − | [[Hannah]]’s christening ceremony is attended by Luke, godmother Moira and grandmother |
+ | [[Hannah Bankole|Hannah]]’s christening ceremony is attended by [[Luke Bankole|Luke]], godmother Moira, and grandmother Holly, who warns June against using religion to make decisions<ref name=":3_4">Episode 3.4, "[[God Bless the Child]]"</ref>. |
| − | Holly performs a vasectomy on an old friend, [[Mr. |
+ | Holly performs a vasectomy on an old friend, [[Mr. Whitford]], a few years after such procedures were made illegal <ref name=":7" />. |
=== After [[the takeover]] === |
=== After [[the takeover]] === |
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| − | In the Red Center, [[Aunt Lydia]] shows June, [[Moira]] and other handmaids a propagandist slideshow. One of the pictures is of |
+ | In the Red Center, [[Aunt Lydia (Series)|Aunt Lydia]] shows June, [[Moira Strand|Moira]] and other handmaids a propagandist slideshow. One of the pictures is of Holly working in the [[The Colonies|Colonies]]. After the slideshow, June reflects that her mother was right, that she always knew women's rights would be threatened <ref name=":2_3" />. It is unknown if Holly is still alive, but she most likely died due to the pollution and diseases while working there. |
| − | It is unknown if June’s mother is still alive, but she most likely died due to the pollution and diseases while working in the Colonies. |
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==Profile== |
==Profile== |
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Revision as of 04:06, 22 April 2020
“It's time to get out in the street and fight, not just play house.”— Holly disapproves her daughter's political indifference[1].
| Holly Maddox |
Holly Maddox is a character in The Handmaid's Tale. Before the rise of the Gilead, she was a staunch second-wave feminist and women's rights activist. As in the novel, it is still unknown if she is alive.
June Osborne's mother is mostly depicted as in the novel. Her real name is stated as Holly Maddox [1][2]; it is unclear if she temporarily changed her last name to that of her daughter ("Osborne"). She is portrayed by Cherry Jones.
Holly is first mentioned in The Other Side, though she does not appear until Baggage. Her involvement still remains minimal during and after the Gilead takeover. She is a medical professional who performs birth control procedures, such as vasectomies or abortions[1] [3]. It is unknown if she's alive in present time.
Story
Early years
In June's childhood, her mom takes her to a Take Back the Night rally, where women toss papers scribbled with the names of their rapists into a blaze. She supports and encourages the victims.[1].
Before Gilead
June goes to Holly's house to pick up a mixer where she runs into a group of her mom's friends. Holly shows her a scar from a bottle thrown by furious protesters at the abortion clinic where she works. June tells the group what she does for a living. Everyone seems to be impressed but her mom[1].
June's mom asks her if she likes the job at the publishing place. She says she does. Her mom tells her that she sacrificed for her and that she's settling. She asks about Luke and tells June that she doesn't think she should marry him. Her mom tells her that she thinks its a mistake[1].
Hannah’s christening ceremony is attended by Luke, godmother Moira, and grandmother Holly, who warns June against using religion to make decisions[4].
Holly performs a vasectomy on an old friend, Mr. Whitford, a few years after such procedures were made illegal [3].
After the takeover
In the Red Center, Aunt Lydia shows June, Moira and other handmaids a propagandist slideshow. One of the pictures is of Holly working in the Colonies. After the slideshow, June reflects that her mother was right, that she always knew women's rights would be threatened [1]. It is unknown if Holly is still alive, but she most likely died due to the pollution and diseases while working there.