The Handmaid's Tale (TV Series)
The Word (2018)
Yvonne Strahovski: Serena Joy Waterford
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Quotes
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Serena Joy Waterford : I did this for Nicole. I did it to set an example for our daughter.
Fred Waterford : And so you have.
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Warren Putnam : How can we help you?
Serena Joy Waterford : Our covenant allows those in good standing to come forward with amendments to be considered by the council. We would like to propose such an amendment.
Fred Waterford : We?
Serena Joy Waterford : [after more than two dozen other wives file in] As faithful servants, it is our duty to ensure that the children of Gilead live by the laws of Scripture. The Holy Scripture is a miracle. It is a gift given by Him to all of humanity. We believe... that our sons and daughters... should be taught to read it.
Warren Putnam : That is a radical proposal, Mrs. Waterford.
Serena Joy Waterford : Offered with the deepest respect. And the love that I have for my daughter, and for all the daughters in Gilead.
Fred Waterford : Thank you. We will certainly... discuss the matter seriously.
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Serena Joy Waterford : She wasn't strong enough.
June Osborne : She was 15 years old!
Serena Joy Waterford : Yes, she was 15 years old. She should have been smarter.
June Osborne : She was trying to... understand God! For fuck sake, Serena, she was trying to read the fucking Bible!
Serena Joy Waterford : Don't use that language in front of my daughter!
June Osborne : How are you going to keep her safe? How are you going to keep her safe? What are you going to do - are you going to lock her up here like an orchid?
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June Osborne : I found this. In Eden's things. It's a real book. She wrote notes all over it.
[hands it to Serena]
Serena Joy Waterford : It seems like Eden was hiding a multitude of sins.
June Osborne : What sins?
Serena Joy Waterford : What?
June Osborne : What sins was she hiding? What? Serena?