The Great Political Fictions: The Handmaid’s Tale
Past Present Future
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Exploring the Dystopian Society of Gilead in The Handmaid's Tale
The chapter analyzes the hierarchical society in Margaret Atwood's 'The Handmaid's Tale', focusing on the oppression of women and their assigned roles as wives, handmaids, aunts, marthas, and econo-wives. It examines the power dynamics, fear, and restricted agency faced by the protagonist in Gilead, particularly in her interactions with the Commander. The discussion delves into the prophetic elements of the book, drawing parallels between the fictional world and real-world issues like declining birth rates and gender dynamics.
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