Past Present Future Fifteen Fictions for Summer re-release: The Handmaid’s Tale
Aug 29, 2024
Margaret Atwood, renowned for her dystopian works focused on gender and societal oppression, joins to dissect her iconic novel, The Handmaid’s Tale. The conversation traverses the chilling patriarchal world of Gilead, linking it to American history and contemporary political issues. Atwood explores the terrifying implications of control over women’s bodies and reproductive rights. She emphasizes the importance of vigilance in a society that echoes her fictional dystopia, prompting reflections on power dynamics and the fragility of freedom in today's world.
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