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 Chapter-by-chapter summaries and commentariesA timeline of critical events that leads to the climax of the novelA character map that graphically illustrates the relationships among the charactersCritical essays on women's roles in the novel, and the use of literary devices, themes, and settingsA review section that tests your knowledge
Classic literature or modern modern-day treasure -- you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.
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 Chapter-by-chapter summaries and commentariesA timeline of critical events that leads to the climax of the novelA character map that graphically illustrates the relationships among the charactersCritical essays on women's roles in the novel, and the use of literary devices, themes, and settingsA review section that tests your knowledge
Classic literature or modern modern-day treasure -- you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.
Imprint | Cliff's Notes |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | August 2007 |
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Authors | Mary Ellen Snodgrass |
Format | Electronic book text - Windows |
Pages | 84 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-544-18193-9 |
Barcode | 9780544181939 |
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LSN | 0-544-18193-X |