“It occurred to me that he shouldn’t be saying ‘we’ since nothing that I knew of had been taken from him… He doesn’t mind this, I thought. He doesn’t mind at all. Maybe he even likes it. We are not each others’ anymore. Instead, I am his.”
Margaret Atwood's 'The Handmaid's Tale' is a thought-provoking novel set in a near-future America where a totalitarian regime has overthrown the government. The story follows Offred, a Handmaid, who is a fertile woman forced into servitude to bear children for the elite. The novel delves into themes of gender, power, and the erosion of personal freedoms, offering a chilling and poignant critique of society. more
Margaret Atwood is a renowned Canadian poet, novelist, playwright, and critic, born on November 18, 1939. Her works are known for their unique style and profound insights into social issues, with notable titles including 'The Handmaid's Tale' and 'Cat's Eye'. more
“Never would I have a man saying what or who were best for me, and that were all there were to it.”
“The penalty for procrastination is the loss of hopes and dreams.”
“Men owe us what they imagine they will give us. We must forgive them this debt.”