The Great Political Fictions: The Handmaid’s Tale
Past Present Future
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Exploring Catastrophe and Societal Transformation
The chapter delves into the potential posthuman or non-human futures for human flourishing, examining how catastrophic events can contribute to the emergence of dystopian societies like Gilead in The Handmaid's Tale. It emphasizes the importance of contemplating the implications of such futures and the role of existing trends in shaping societal outcomes.
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