Throughout their lessons, Offred describes the aunts as portraying negative tones, which play a role in diminishing the viewpoints of others. An example of this occurs when Aunt Lydia uses a resentful tone when discussing the films described in the previous paragraph. Offred states that her voice “trembling with indignation” when she spoke of the recreational sex presented (118). This reflects a feeling of rage towards women who dare to have sex for reasons other than procreation. Audiences tend to be more likely to express a certain opinion on an issue when their speakers express that emotion; therefore, because Aunt Lydia presents a resentful tone, the Handmaids are more likely to adopt a sense of rage towards the sexual acts presented in the films. Another subject that the aunts use specific tones when describing is clothing; they believe women should be fully covered. Atwood first introduces this concept to readers in Chapter 5, when Offred sees Japanese tourists. Tourists' skirts are short, they wear high heels and do not cover their heads or hair. After seeing the tourists, Offred remembers one of Aunt Lydia's lectures. “Modesty is invisibility,” said Aunt Lydia. Never forget it. To be seen – to be seen – is to be – his voice trembled – penetrated. What you girls must be is inscrutable” (28). Here, Aunt Lydia uses her tone to shape the handmaids' views on how women should dress. The tone she presents is one of disgust towards women, such as Japanese tourists, who wear clothing that does not cover their entire body. Once again, because Aunt Lydia expressed disgust when talking about women wearing revealing clothing, the Handmaids were more likely to accept this disgust, as well as the belief that it is unacceptable for women to show skin. . Aunts display specific tones for