The Handmaid's Tale Discussion Questions

[Clovis]

. Several times throughout the novel, Offred feels a sense of hopelessness due to the world around her. Do you think that women may start to feel that way as a result of some of the policies that our government has signed into law in recent years?
2. How important is it for women that are a part of the #MeToo movement to have some allies?
3. How important is it for women (of all ages and backgrounds) to read this book? Do you think a woman with more conservative views would be able to benefit from reading this book just as much as a woman with more liberal views?
4. Is this a book that should/could be taught in high schools? Or is the subject matter “too serious” for teenagers to talk about?