Episode #192: The Handmaid’s Pedestal

Dorin, Sarah, and Kendyl, unsurprisingly, have a ton to say about Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale, from frustrations with the universe to frustrations about the characters. But that only added to the their conversation and their admiration of the book’s relevance.

Question(s) of the Week: Is Offred a non-character character? What role would you never want in this universe?

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For other similar discussions, check out our episodes on Brooklyn, The 5th Wave, and Far from the Madding Crowd.

Main Discussion

The Handmaid’s Tale

-Written by Margaret Atwood

-Published in 1985

The Handmaid’s Tale (2017)

-Created by Bruce Miller

-Starring Elisabeth Moss, Samira Wiley, Joseph Fiennes, and Yvonne Strahovski

-Airing on Hulu

Question(s) of the Week: Is Offred a non-character character? What role would you never want in this universe?

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