Serena Joy

Serena Joy is a fictional character from Margaret Atwood's novel "The Handmaid's Tale." She is a high-ranking woman in a dystopian society where women have little freedom and are controlled by strict religious rules. Serena is the wife of the protagonist, Offred, and initially appears to endorse the regime’s values, though she also experiences frustration and longing for her previous autonomy. Her character illustrates the complex role women play in such oppressive systems—both complicit and affected by the restrictions placed upon them, highlighting themes of power, gender, and resistance.