The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood is a dystopian look at the USA which has been torn apart by fundamentalist wars. Women's role in society has been reduced to simply reproducing when they can, or being faithful wives and servants. First published in 1985, it has come back into the spotlight thanks to a new successful TV series and also the political climate in America.
You can find a link to a PDF and Kindle edition of the book below, however it is easy to find second hand copies , or of course you can always join your local library! For more information about Edinburgh's libraries click HERE. You can also find a PDF below with guiding questions to help you focus your reading. These are the ones we use in class to help us discuss the book.
You can find a link to a PDF and Kindle edition of the book below, however it is easy to find second hand copies , or of course you can always join your local library! For more information about Edinburgh's libraries click HERE. You can also find a PDF below with guiding questions to help you focus your reading. These are the ones we use in class to help us discuss the book.
You can find lots of great links below to help you understand the novel better and help with your reading skills. And don't forget to contribute to the forum! We will be giving feedback on the forum conversations at the end of the week. So, let's GET READING!
Start here with this great website which gives you a summary of the novel and each chapter. It's a good idea to read this before each chapter to help you follow the story better
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Next, why not read about the woman herself, Margaret Atwood?
And then have a look at an excellent article on the role of the book in 2019. |
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There is now a TV series based on the novel. Although it isn't exactly the same as the book, it can be helpful to watch the show to better follow the novel.
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And if you would like to work on your pronuciation as well, why not listen to the book while you read it? You can find the audio book below.
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