The Handmaid's Tale is a dystopian novel by Margaret Atwood that tells the story of Offred, a handmaid in the Republic of Gilead. In this society, women are oppressed and stripped of their rights, with handmaids being forced to bear children for the ruling class.
Offred navigates this oppressive world, trying to survive and maintain her sanity. She remembers her life before Gilead, when she had a husband and daughter, and longs for freedom and autonomy.
The Handmaid's Tale explores themes of power, control, and resistance, as Offred grapples with her place in this society and fights against the forces that seek to keep her oppressed. The novel is a chilling reminder of the dangers of extremism and the importance of fighting for freedom and equality.