Cliffs Notes on Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale

by CliffsNotes, Mary Ellen Snodgrass (Editor)

The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background. The latest generation of titles in this series also feature glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format. In CliffsNotes on The Handmaid's Tale, you come to realize that for every utopia, there's a corresponding dystopia. This tale of a bleak future depicts a time where women are valued only for their reproductive capacities. While this cautionary tale of repression and totalitarianism is horrifying, there are moments of poetic warmth and humor. It is a brilliant satire. This concise supplement to Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale helps you understand the overall structure of the novel, actions and motivations of the characters, and the social and cultural perspectives of the author. Features that help you study include Classic literature or modern-day treasure—you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.

Genres: Reference

90 pages, Paperback

First published October 17, 1994

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[Karen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting but too much is left to the imagination. There was no real ending.