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OverviewThe original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background. The latest generation of titles in this series also feature glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format. In CliffsNotes on The Handmaid's Tale, you come to realize that for every utopia, there's a corresponding dystopia. This tale of a bleak future depicts a time where women are valued only for their reproductive capacities. While this cautionary tale of repression and totalitarianism is horrifying, there are moments of poetic warmth and humor. It is a brilliant satire. This concise supplement to Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale helps you understand the overall structure of the novel, actions and motivations of the characters, and the social and cultural perspectives of the author. Features that help you study include: * Chapter-by-chapter summaries and commentarie. s* A timeline of critical events that leads to the climax of the novel. * A character map that graphically illustrates the relationships among the characters. * Critical essays on women's roles in the novel, and the use of literary devices, themes, and settings. * A review section that tests your knowledge Classic literature or modern modern-day treasure - you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides. AUTHOR: MARY ELLEN SNODGRASS is an award-winning author of textbooks and general reference works, and a former columnist for the Charlotte Observer. A member of Phi Beta Kappa, she graduated magna cum laude from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and Appalachian State University, and holds degrees in English, Latin, psychology, and the education of gifted children. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Mary Ellen SnodgrassPublisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Imprint: Cliffs Notes Inc.,U.S. ISBN: 9780822005728ISBN 10: 0822005727 Pages: 88 Publication Date: 17 October 1994 Audience: Primary & secondary/elementary & high school , College/higher education , Adult education , Secondary , A / AS level Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: No Longer Our Product Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsLife and Background. Published Works. Introduction to the Novel. The Dystopian Novel. List of Characters. Time Line. A Brief Synopsis. Critical Commentaries. Genealogy. Map. Critical Essays. Review Questions and Essay Topics. Selected Bibliography.ReviewsAuthor InformationMARY ELLEN SNODGRASS is an award-winning author of textbooks and general reference works, and a former columnist for the Charlotte Observer. A member of Phi Beta Kappa, she graduated magna cum laude from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and Appalachian State University, and holds degrees in English, Latin, psychology, and the education of gifted children. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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