Handmaids Tale York Notes For A Level

by Coral Ann Howells, Emma Page, Ali Cargill

Handmaids Tale York Notes for A-Level

Genres: Fiction, Womens

112 pages, Paperback

First published August 29, 2003

Reviews

[Christine · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read it when it first came out. I didn't appreciate it then. I am hoping I will now.

Well, this is not the book I remember reading. Either I never finished it or I have matured enough to appreciate its message. Ironically, I've turned away from crime novels for their depictions of the worst ideas of what can happen to women. I find this account truly horrifying.

To me, this builds on a theme I have discussed often lately - namely that women today do not understand the sacrifices of those who came before. I see this happening politically with women giving their votes away in instances that will not aid women.

There have been many strides for women as a whole, but still more to come. I long for the day I no longer hear the words, "she is the first woman to ..."

When those words become obsolete, then we will be well on our way to truly being equal.

[Denise · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Handmaid's Tale is common reading for high school and college courses. Because of this, I decided to take a little more time to understand the book. The book itself is not my usual reading and if I hadn't spent time with it, I'm fairly sure I would have given it a poor review. It isn't easy to like. After contemplating what the author was trying to convey and reading through the York Notes, I decided the book presented plenty to think about.

This literature guide helps unpack the references to the 80's and feminist history as well as bible symbolism, important to understanding the story.

[Druss · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ve read the book and wanted to see what I’d missed. Borrowed my daughters book and it was interesting to see the analysis.

[Louis C Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Atwood describes the literary context in which science fiction (hers and others) developed through the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries with excellent critiques of the landmark books that informed the entire genre.

[Gill Schell · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book, found it original, compelling but disturbing. Atwood's style - well-written and accessible. Read it because it's on the IB curriculum; not sure what a teenager (and male) will make of it. Also watched the video - very different ending.

[Charlotte · Rating 3 out of 5]

Really useful. Helped me loads with my study and helped improve my coursework tenfold.

[Anita Ledonne · Rating 1 out of 5]

I guess I am not fond of dystopian novels or maybe I've had my fill. I never connected with the main character. I thought the writing was dull and lackluster. I would not recommend this book.

[Pixo Team · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm not sure I'm going to make it through this. its well written,but the world is so awful I don't want to hear more about it...

[Shawna · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm not sure I'm going to make it through this. its well written,but the world is so awful I don't want to hear more about it...