The Handmaid's TaleThe Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood is a gripping and thought provoking dystopian novel that has left an indelible mark on contemporary literature. Set in the near future Republic of Gilead, a theocratic and totalitarian society that has replaced the United States, the story explores themes of power, control, and female subjugation. At the centre of this harrowing world is Offred, a woman forced into the role of a Handmaid, whose sole purpose is to