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|title = Natalie
 
|image = Ofmatthew.jpg
 
|image = Ofmatthew.jpg
 
|gender = Female
 
|gender = Female
|status = Alive
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|status = Deceased
 
|class = [[Handmaid]]
 
|class = [[Handmaid]]
 
|first = [[Mary and Martha]]
 
|first = [[Mary and Martha]]
 
|actor = [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5977545/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t10 Ashleigh LaThrop]
 
|actor = [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5977545/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t10 Ashleigh LaThrop]
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|aliases = Ofmatthew <small>(4th Name)</small>
|family/significant others = 3 unnamed children (one [[Ofmatthew's son|baby son]])<br> 1 unborn child
 
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|family/significant others = Unnamed first son<br>Unnamed second son<br>[[Natalie's son|Unnamed third son]]<br>Unnamed fourth son (by [[Commander Calhoun]])
}}'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a [[:Category:Characters|character]] in ''[[The Handmaid's Tale]]''. She is a [[Handmaid]] assigned to [[Commander Calhoun]]. She becomes [[June]]'s (Ofjoseph's) shopping partner.
 
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|affiliation = [[Gilead]]
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}}'''{{PAGENAME}}''' was a recurring [[:Category:Characters|character]] in season 3 of ''[[The Handmaid's Tale]]''. She was a [[Handmaid]] assigned to [[Commander Calhoun]]. She became [[June Osborne|June]]'s (Ofjoseph #4's) shopping partner. Her patronymic was Ofmatthew.
 
==Profile==
 
==Profile==
 
===Appearance===
 
===Appearance===
Ofmatthew has dark brown skin, medium height, big eyes, and dark hair.
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Natalie has dark skin, medium height, big eyes, and dark hair.
 
===Personality===
 
===Personality===
Ofmatthew is a very "by the books" girl. In almost all occasions, she has fully accepted Gilead's rules and customs. She acts like she is a complete supporter of Gilead and all it has to offer, although there are moments when the viewer can see that she herself has doubts.
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Natalie, or Ofmatthew, is a very "by the books" girl. In almost all occasions, she has fully accepted Gilead's rules and customs. She acts like she is a complete supporter of Gilead and all it has to offer, although there are moments when the viewer can see that she herself has doubts.
   
 
In general, she doesn't come off as a very kind or compassionate person. She seems very strict.
 
In general, she doesn't come off as a very kind or compassionate person. She seems very strict.
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====[[Mary and Martha]]====
 
====[[Mary and Martha]]====
 
====[[God Bless the Child]]====
 
====[[God Bless the Child]]====
Bells toll as everyone gathers in a [[Prayvaganza |Prayvaganza]] to celebrate all the babies recently born in the district. As the Handmaids approach the church, [[Aunt Lydia]] rides by on a scooter, reminding her girls to be on their best behavior.
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Bells toll as everyone gathers in a [[Prayvaganza |Prayvaganza]] to celebrate all the babies recently born in the district. As the Handmaids approach the church, [[Aunt Lydia (Series)|Aunt Lydia]] rides by on a scooter, reminding her girls to be on their best behavior.
   
Inside, the handmaids who have given birth get prime seating. The district’s new "parents" bring up their babies to the altar, among them is [[Ofmatthew's son]]. [[June]] tells Ofmatthew that her son is cute.
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Inside, the handmaids who have given birth get prime seating. The district’s new "parents" bring up their babies to the altar, among them is [[Natalie's son|Natalie's third son]]. [[June Osborne|June]] tells Natalie that her son is cute.
 
====[[Unknown Caller]]====
 
====[[Unknown Caller]]====
In this episode, it is revealed that Ofmatthew's period is late and she is pregnant again with her commander's child. She isn't overjoyed by this news since she has already given birth to three other children in Gilead. In this episode, we see the first glimpse of Ofmatthew as a sympathetic person. She tells June she is actually happy her daughter, [[Nichole]], is safe out of Gilead and she is relieved that her husband is also safe.
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In this episode, it is revealed that Natalie's period is late and she is pregnant again with her commander's child. She isn't overjoyed by this news since she has already given birth to three other children in Gilead. In this episode, we see the first glimpse of Ofmatthew as a sympathetic person. She tells June she is actually happy her daughter, [[Nichole Osborne|Nichole]], is safe out of Gilead and she is relieved that her husband is also safe.
   
 
====[[Under His Eye]]====
 
====[[Under His Eye]]====
In this episode, Ofmatthew accompanies June to the grocery store where she eyes June talking to the Martha in [[Hannah Bankole|Hannah]]'s household. Ofmatthew reports this to Lydia, and in the last scene of the episode- the Martha is hung for "endangering a child". June attacks Ofmatthew out of anger, knowing that she had a role in the Martha's death. Ofmatthew also ruined June's chances of seeing Hannah again anytime soon.
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In this episode, Natalie accompanies June to the grocery store where she eyes June talking to the [[Frances|Martha]] in [[Hannah Bankole|Hannah]]'s [[McKenzie household|household]]. Natalie then reports this to Lydia, and in the last scene of the episode, the Martha is hanged with several others for "endangering a child". June attacks Natalie out of anger, knowing that she had a role in the Martha's death. Natalie has also ruined June's chances of seeing Hannah again anytime soon.
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====[[Unfit]]====
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In this episode, Natalie faces backlash for her role in Frances' execution. While the handmaids bully and tease Natalie, tension grows between her and June. While June is being punished by Aunt Lydia for her "responsibility" in Frances' execution, she calls out Natalie for her doubts in her pregnancy. When Aunt Lydia puts Natalie on the stand, she cracks, crying while the other Handmaids point at her for being a "crybaby". In the final scene of the episode, Natalie greets June for a routine trip to the market. When they arrive, Aunt Lydia informs June that she is to be reassigned to another household. In the background, we see Natalie begin to tense, holding a can of lobster meat. She then begins to bludgeon [[Janine Lindo|Janine]] with the can, drawing the attention of Aunt Lydia and the nearby guards. When one approaches, Natalie strikes him with a glass jar, slicing his neck with a shard. She draws his gun, pointing it around the market before landing on June and then Aunt Lydia. June gives her a glance, signalling Natalie to fire. Just then Natalie is struck through the shoulder, the bullet protruding out her chest. Two guards then drag her body out the market while June stares motionless.
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====[[Heroic]]====
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Natalie's excessive blood loss means that she is brain dead and kept on life support throughout her pregnancy. An increasingly deranged June is kept in her hospital room; a means of punishment by Aunt Lydia for June orchestrating the humiliation of Natalie. Throughout her pregnancy, she is visited by the other Handmaids in her district. Mrs. Calhoun also brings [[Wife|Wives]] along with her, to pray for Natalie's unborn child. Natalie has frequent seizures, but doctors manage to treat them. As June's sanity slips, she is compelled to kill Natalie twice, but is stopped by Janine, who convinces her that as a Handmaid, she is "one of [them]." Natalie hemorrhages excessively while she is pre-term, and a premature son is delivered via cesarean-section, who is quickly taken to the NICU. Doctors note that Natalie will not survive much longer. Initially, June is allowed to return to the Lawrences, but chooses to stay by Natalie's side before she dies.
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==== [[Witness]] ====
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Natalie has died by the beginning of the episode.
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==Relationships==
 
==Relationships==
 
==Appearances==
 
==Appearances==
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*[[God Bless the Child]]
 
*[[God Bless the Child]]
 
*[[Unknown Caller]]
 
*[[Unknown Caller]]
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*[[Under His Eye]]
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*[[Unfit]]
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*[[Heroic]]
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*[[Witness]]
 
==Quotes==
 
==Quotes==
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
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{{Characters}}
 
{{Characters}}
 
[[Category:Characters]]
 
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[[Category:Deceased]]
 
[[Category:Characters (Series)]]
 
[[Category:Characters (Series)]]
 
[[Category:Females]]
 
[[Category:Females]]
 
[[Category:Handmaids]]
 
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[[Category:Calhoun household]]

Revision as of 02:26, 24 August 2019

Natalie was a recurring character in season 3 of The Handmaid's Tale. She was a Handmaid assigned to Commander Calhoun. She became June's (Ofjoseph #4's) shopping partner. Her patronymic was Ofmatthew.

Profile

Appearance

Natalie has dark skin, medium height, big eyes, and dark hair.

Personality

Natalie, or Ofmatthew, is a very "by the books" girl. In almost all occasions, she has fully accepted Gilead's rules and customs. She acts like she is a complete supporter of Gilead and all it has to offer, although there are moments when the viewer can see that she herself has doubts.

In general, she doesn't come off as a very kind or compassionate person. She seems very strict.

Story

Mary and Martha

God Bless the Child

Bells toll as everyone gathers in a Prayvaganza to celebrate all the babies recently born in the district. As the Handmaids approach the church, Aunt Lydia rides by on a scooter, reminding her girls to be on their best behavior.

Inside, the handmaids who have given birth get prime seating. The district’s new "parents" bring up their babies to the altar, among them is Natalie's third son. June tells Natalie that her son is cute.

Unknown Caller

In this episode, it is revealed that Natalie's period is late and she is pregnant again with her commander's child. She isn't overjoyed by this news since she has already given birth to three other children in Gilead. In this episode, we see the first glimpse of Ofmatthew as a sympathetic person. She tells June she is actually happy her daughter, Nichole, is safe out of Gilead and she is relieved that her husband is also safe.

Under His Eye

In this episode, Natalie accompanies June to the grocery store where she eyes June talking to the Martha in Hannah's household. Natalie then reports this to Lydia, and in the last scene of the episode, the Martha is hanged with several others for "endangering a child". June attacks Natalie out of anger, knowing that she had a role in the Martha's death. Natalie has also ruined June's chances of seeing Hannah again anytime soon.

Unfit

In this episode, Natalie faces backlash for her role in Frances' execution. While the handmaids bully and tease Natalie, tension grows between her and June. While June is being punished by Aunt Lydia for her "responsibility" in Frances' execution, she calls out Natalie for her doubts in her pregnancy. When Aunt Lydia puts Natalie on the stand, she cracks, crying while the other Handmaids point at her for being a "crybaby". In the final scene of the episode, Natalie greets June for a routine trip to the market. When they arrive, Aunt Lydia informs June that she is to be reassigned to another household. In the background, we see Natalie begin to tense, holding a can of lobster meat. She then begins to bludgeon Janine with the can, drawing the attention of Aunt Lydia and the nearby guards. When one approaches, Natalie strikes him with a glass jar, slicing his neck with a shard. She draws his gun, pointing it around the market before landing on June and then Aunt Lydia. June gives her a glance, signalling Natalie to fire. Just then Natalie is struck through the shoulder, the bullet protruding out her chest. Two guards then drag her body out the market while June stares motionless.

Heroic

Natalie's excessive blood loss means that she is brain dead and kept on life support throughout her pregnancy. An increasingly deranged June is kept in her hospital room; a means of punishment by Aunt Lydia for June orchestrating the humiliation of Natalie. Throughout her pregnancy, she is visited by the other Handmaids in her district. Mrs. Calhoun also brings Wives along with her, to pray for Natalie's unborn child. Natalie has frequent seizures, but doctors manage to treat them. As June's sanity slips, she is compelled to kill Natalie twice, but is stopped by Janine, who convinces her that as a Handmaid, she is "one of [them]." Natalie hemorrhages excessively while she is pre-term, and a premature son is delivered via cesarean-section, who is quickly taken to the NICU. Doctors note that Natalie will not survive much longer. Initially, June is allowed to return to the Lawrences, but chooses to stay by Natalie's side before she dies.

Witness

Natalie has died by the beginning of the episode.

Relationships

Appearances

Season 3

Quotes

Gallery

Notes

References