TED-ED: Why should you read "The Handmaid's Tale"? - Naomi R. Mercer

The video explores Margaret Atwood's novel, The Handmaid's Tale, set in a dystopian future where a theocratic regime, Gilead, controls society, especially women. The novel is speculative fiction, reflecting on possible futures and societal warnings. Published in 1985, it parallels the conservative backlash against feminism. Atwood's work draws from historical events, particularly Puritan society, and personal connections. The protagonist, Offred, navigates life under Gilead's oppressive rules, highlighting themes of identity, resistance, and power. The novel remains relevant as a cautionary tale about complacency and misuse of power.

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