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Duration: 0H 22min
Language: English
Format
Category: Non-Fiction

SUMMARY

THE HANDMAID'S TALE

BASED ON THE BOOK BY MARGARET ATWOOD

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: LIBRARY OF STORIES

CONTENT

Life in Gilead

Shopping and Daily Life

Night and Memories

The Waiting Room and Doctor's Visits

Household Dynamics and The Ceremony

Small Rebellions and the Commander

The Commander's World and Jezebel's

Birth Day and Salvaging

The End and Uncertainties

General Analysis of the Book

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood tells the story of Offred, a Handmaid in the Republic of Gilead, a totalitarian regime that has overthrown the United States. Offred is forced into sexual servitude, her sole purpose being to bear children for the ruling class. The novel explores the themes of power, oppression, and resistance as Offred navigates her life within this oppressive society. The narrative focuses on the dehumanization of women, the use of religion as a tool for control, and the importance of individual will in the face of injustice. While Offred's tale unfolds, the reader is also made aware of the importance of memory and storytelling, with Offred risking her safety to record her experiences.

Release date

Audiobook: 25 January 2025