How to Study the Novel the Handmaid's Tale
Scrutinize the Republic of Gilead.. Examine the roles that various characters play in the society of Gilead.. Gather details about the protagonist.
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Scrutinize the Republic of Gilead.
Scrutinize the Republic of Gilead.
Examine the roles that various characters play in the society of Gilead.
Examine the roles that various characters play in the society of Gilead.
Gather details about the protagonist.
Gather details about the protagonist.
Take note of other characters Offred mentions and interacts with.
Take note of other characters Offred mentions and interacts with.
Examine how the novel is broken up.
Examine how the novel is broken up.
Follow along as the narrator switches between past and present.
Follow along as the narrator switches between past and present.
Pay attention to the Historical Notes at the end of the novel.
Pay attention to the Historical Notes at the end of the novel.
Look up any words you don't know.
Look up any words you don't know.
Compare the novel to the television series.
Compare the novel to the television series.
Read the sequel to the novel if you want to know more about Gilead.
Read the sequel to the novel if you want to know more about Gilead.
Consider how totalitarianism and theocracy shape the Republic of Gilead.
Consider how totalitarianism and theocracy shape the Republic of Gilead.
Think about the roles that gender, sexism, fertility, and reproduction play in t
Think about the roles that gender, sexism, fertility, and reproduction play in this society.
Factor in the role of language and storytelling in the novel.
Factor in the role of language and storytelling in the novel.
Identify what the colors each character wears symbolize.
Identify what the colors each character wears symbolize.
Contemplate how resistance plays a part in the novel.
Contemplate how resistance plays a part in the novel.
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