Historical Context for The Handmaid's Tale
Authored by Natalia Tyler
English
12th Grade
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1.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 2 pts
Who was he?
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3 mins • 1 pt
What is he known for? Some of his memorable policies?
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3 mins • 1 pt
Why do you think Atwood may have been inspired by this historical figure when writing The Handmaid’s Tale?
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What is Puritanism?
behavior or beliefs that are based on strict moral or religious principles; esp. principle that people should avoid physical pleasures
belief system that supports agnosticism and a hierarchy of religious ideals
behavior that aligns with freedom of thought, knowledge, and a spirit of enlightenment
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What happened during the Salem Witch Trials?
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Why do you think Atwood may have been inspired by the Salem Witch Trials when writing The Handmaid’s Tale?
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What happened during the Iranian Revolution? Who was Khomeini?
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CCSS.RI.9-10.7
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CCSS.RL.8.7
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