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Who is the author of The Handmaid's Tale?
Who is the author of The Handmaid's Tale?
- Aldous Huxley
- George Orwell
- Ray Bradbury
- Margaret Atwood (correct)
In what type of society is The Handmaid's Tale set?
In what type of society is The Handmaid's Tale set?
- Modern utopia
- Ancient civilization
- Post-apocalyptic
- Futuristic dystopian (correct)
What is the role of the Handmaids in Gilead?
What is the role of the Handmaids in Gilead?
- To govern the state
- To provide medical care
- To produce children (correct)
- To enforce laws
What themes does The Handmaid's Tale explore?
What themes does The Handmaid's Tale explore?
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What does the title of The Handmaid's Tale allude to?
What does the title of The Handmaid's Tale allude to?
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Study Notes
The Handmaid's Tale
- The author of The Handmaid's Tale is Margaret Atwood.
Setting of The Handmaid's Tale
- The Handmaid's Tale is set in a dystopian society called the Republic of Gilead, which is a totalitarian and patriarchal society.
Role of Handmaids
- Handmaids are women who are forced into reproductive servitude as a result of their fertility, and their role is to bear children for the ruling class in Gilead.
Themes Explored
- The Handmaid's Tale explores themes of oppression, feminism, resistance, and survival in a patriarchal society.
The Title of The Handmaid's Tale
- The title of The Handmaid's Tale alludes to the 14th-century medieval literary form of the tavern tale, particularly Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, which told stories of pilgrims traveling to Canterbury Cathedral.
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