... any extra-curricular activity. They are alive only to serve a purpose. The novel takes place in a native point of view form the protagonist Offred. Planned pregnancy of surrogate mothers, an oppressive government, and anabsence of God all contribute to the themes inherent in this story. Barbara Kingsolver is the author of many well-written pieces of literature including The Poisonwood Bible ... as well as women rights. Religion is infinitely important aspect of society. Religion inspires faith in humanity, and faith can allow us to overcome seemingly impossible obstacles. However, some v...

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... find interesting about the ways that the writer presents rebellion in "The Handmaids Tale"? In "The Handmaids Tale", one of the main themes is rebellion. It is interesting to see how Atwood presents this in the different characters such as Offred, the Commander and Moira. ... One of the ways that Offred rebels is through her silence. This is ironic because societies view of rebellion is often seen as being outspoken and being violent or intimidating. Her rebellion can be seen when she is teasing the guards. Although ... allowed to be sexual in any way but she wants to feel loved and nee...

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• Grade Level: High School