The Handmaid's Tale (novel by Margaret Atwood)

*The Handmaid’s Tale* by Margaret Atwood is a dystopian novel set in a future society called Gilead, where a theocratic regime has severely restricted women's rights. Women are assigned strict roles, with Handmaids like the protagonist, Offred, forced into reproductive servitude to bear children for elite couples. The society emphasizes control, obedience, and religious extremism, using fear and propaganda. The story explores themes of gender oppression, autonomy, and resistance, highlighting the consequences of power imbalances. Through Offred’s perspective, the novel examines the importance of personal freedom and questions about societal authority and morality.