C.) I really enjoyed The Handmaid's Tale because it had so much hidden meaning. I loved Atwood's use of diction and her style of writing and found that she did an excellent job of getting her point across. I enjoyed, once I understood the history of the novel and Atwood's opinions on feminism, searching for the numerous references she made throughout the novel directly to her stance on pornography and oppression of women and to the Bible. Her allusions and historical ties were definitely a credit to the story.
The Handmaid's Tale was not like any other story I have ever read; it was definitely unique. Although some aspects were very detailed and disturbing, Atwood really forced the reader to understand just how horribly oppressive the government was. The Ceremony, the Particicution, and the Salvaging were all difficult to relate to but they served their purpose in symbolizing the brutality of the Gileadean regime. Atwood also did an excellent job of making the reader feel for the characters. I know that by the end of the book I felt like I actually knew Offred and found myself angry that I did not know her ultimate fate.
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I totally agree with you about the disturbing parts of The Handmaid's Tale. I wasn't really sure how to react to the Ceremony since it's one of the most awkward moments in a book ever! I also agree about the ending since I really wanted to know what happened to Offred ,and not knowing kind of made it an annoying ending.
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