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Read 92.1k reviews from the world’s largest community for readers. Offred is a Handmaid in the Republic of Gilead. She may leave the home of the Commander …

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Margaret Atwood credit Jean Malek

Margaret Atwood was born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada in 1939. She is the author of fourteen novels, including The Handmaid's Tale (1985), The Robber Bride (1993), and Blind Assassin (2000), which received the Booker Prize. She has also written eight short story collections and more than twenty books of poetry, including Eating Fire: Selected Poetry 1965-1995 (1998), as well as several books of children's literature and non-fiction. Her honors include a fellowship from the Guggenheim Foundation, a Molson Award, and the Prince of Austurias Award for Literature. Atwood is a two-time recipient of the Governor General's Award, a Companion of the Order of Canada, the Government of France's Chevalier dans l'Ordre des Arts des Lettres, and an honorary Foreign Member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. In 1986 Ms Magazine named her Woman of the Year. Margaret Atwood lives in Toronto.

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Margaret Atwood credit Jean Malek Margaret Atwood was born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada in 1939. She is the author of fourteen novels, including The Handmaid's Tale (1985), The Robber Bride (1993), and Blind Assassin (2000), which received the Booker Prize.

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Margaret Atwood was born in 1939 in Ottawa, and grew up in northern Ontario and Quebec, and in Toronto. She received her undergraduate degree from Victoria College at the University of Toronto and her master's degree from Radcliffe College.

MARGARET ATWOOD, whose work has been published in more than forty-five countries, is the author of more than fifty books of fiction, poetry, critical essays, and graphic novels. Her latest novel, The Testaments, is a co-winner of the 2019 Booker Prize. It is the long-awaited sequel to The Handmaid's Tale, now an award-winning TV series. Her other works of fiction include Cat's Eye, finalist for the 1989 Booker Prize; Alias Grace, which won the Giller Prize in Canada and the Premio Mondello in Italy; The Blind Assassin, winner of the 2000 Booker Prize; The MaddAddam Trilogy; and Hag-Seed. She is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Peace Prize of the German Book Trade, the Franz Kafka International Literary Prize, the PEN Center USA Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Los Angeles Times Innovator's Award. She lives in Toronto.

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Born: 18 November, 1939. Ottawa, Ontario.

Education: Victoria College, University of Toronto, B.A., 1961; Radcliffe College, Cambridge, Mass., A.M., 1962; Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass., 1962-63, 1965-67.

Places of Residence: Ottawa, 1939-45; Sault Ste. Marie, 1945; Toronto, 1946-61; Boston, Mass., 1961-63; Toronto, 1963-64; Vancouver, 1964-65; Boston, Mass.1965-67; Montreal, 1967-68; Edmonton, 1968-70; England (London), France, Italy, 1970-71; Toronto, 1971-73; Alliston, Ontario, 1973-80; Toronto, 1980-83; England, Germany, 1983-84; Alabama, 1985; Toronto, 1986-91; France, 1992; Toronto, 1992-present.

Employment: Lecturer in English, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, 1964-65; Instructor in English, Sir George Williams University, Montreal, 1967-68; University of Alberta, 1969-70; Assistant Professor of English, York University, Toronto, 1971-72; Writer-In-Residence, University of Toronto, 1972-73; M.F.A. Honorary Chair, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 1985; Berg Chair, New York University, 1986; Writer-In-Residence, Macquarie Univ., Australia, 1987; Writer-In-Residence, Trinity Univ., San Antonio, Texas, 1989.

Associations: Margaret Atwood was President of the Writers' Union of Canada from May 1981 to May 1982, and was President of International P.E.N., Canadian Centre (English Speaking) from 1984-1986. She and Graeme Gibson are the Joint Honourary Presidents of the Rare Bird Society within BirdLife International. Ms. Atwood is also a current Vice-President of PEN International.

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Margaret Atwood was born in 1939 in Ottawa, and grew up in northern Ontario and Quebec, and in Toronto. She received her undergraduate degree from Victoria College at the University of Toronto and her master's degree from Radcliffe College. MARGARET ATWOOD, whose work has been published in more than forty-fiveRead More ...

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The Handmaid's Tale: Series Trailer • A Hulu Original

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The Handmaid’s Tale Season 2 Teaser (Official) • A Hulu Original

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The Handmaid's Tale Season 3 Trailer (HD) Super Bowl Ad

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The Handmaid's Tale: Season 4 Teaser • A Hulu Original

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The Handmaid’s Tale | Season 5 | Trailer

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We're learning more about the upcoming sixth and final season of The Handmaid's Tale.

The final chapter of the Emmy-winning Hulu series originally was to begin production in 2023 for a fall 2024 premiere, but that schedule, of course, was delayed by the strikes. In an interview with Deadline, Disney Television Group President Craig Erwich, who oversees content for Hulu Originals, said the sixth season now is set to begin production this summer for premiere in 2025. The series was renewed for its sixth and final season in September 2022, just ahead of its Season 5 premiere.

Season 5 follows June ( Elisabeth Moss) in the aftermath of Commander Waterford's (Joseph Fiennes) murder and the consequences she must face for her role in the gruesome slaying. At a minimum, she will have to face off with his widow Serena (Yvonne Strahovski), and on some level Gilead. But mainly, she will be forced to redefine her identity and purpose, now forever changed.

Meanwhile, Commander Lawrence (Bradley Whitford) works with Nick (Max Minghella) and Aunt Lydia (Ann Dowd) as he tries to reform Gilead and rise in power. But who knows what the Commander and Nick-who helped June get her hands on Waterford for the kill-have up their sleeves?

Still in Canada, June, with the help of Luke (O.T. Fagbenle) and Moira (Samira Wiley), fight Gilead from a distance as they continue their mission to save and reunite with Hannah.

The fifth season also stars Madeline Brewer, Amanda Brugel, Sam Jaeger, and McKenna Grace.

A follow-up to the series from creator Bruce Miller, The Testaments, is actively being developed. Based on the Margaret Atwood novel of the same name, the new series picks up years after the events of Season 6.

The Handmaid's Tale is produced by MGM Television and executive produced by Bruce Miller, Warren Littlefield, Elisabeth Moss, Daniel Wilson, Fran Sears, Eric Tuchman, Yahlin Chang, Rachel Shukert, Sheila Hockin, John Weber, Frank Siracusa, Steve Stark and Kim Todd. The series is internationally distributed by MGM.

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'The Handmaid's Tale': Update On 6th & Final Season, Start Of Production, Premiere Date

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The sixth and final season of The Handmaid's Tale will begin production this summer for 2025 premiere.

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Short Fiction: Children's Books: Graphic Novels:

Angel Catbird, Dark Horse, 2016

Angel Catbird, Vols 2 & 3, Dark Horse Books, 2017

War Bears, Vol. 1 - 3, Dark Horse Books, 2018

Poetry: Non-Fiction: Small Press Editions:
Poetry:
Fiction:

Encounters with the Element Man; Concord, New Hampshire, Ewert, 1982.

Unearthing Suite; Grand Union Press, 1983.

Bottle; Hay Festival, 2004.

I Dream of Zenia with the Bright Red Teeth; The Walrus / Coach House Press, 2012.

Television Scripts:

"The Servant Girl", CBC, 1974.

"Snowbird", 1981.

"Heaven on Earth" (with Peter Pearson), 1986.

Radio Scripts:

"The Trumpets of Summer", CBC Radio, 1964.
Recordings:

"The Poetry and Voice of Margaret Atwood", Caedmon, 1977.

"Margaret Atwood reads from The Handmaid's Tale", Caedmon, 1985.

"Margaret Atwood reads Unearthing Suite", American Audio Prose Library, 1985.

Rude Ramsay and the Roaring Radishes, Bloomsbury, 2006.

"Margaret Atwood reads from The Door", Houghton Mifflin, 2007.

Edited:

The Best American Short Stories (with Shannon Ravenel); Houghton Mifflin, 1989.

The Canlit Foodbook; Totem Books (Collins Publishers), 1987.

The New Oxford Book of Canadian Verse in English; Oxford University Press, 1982.

The Oxford Book of Canadian Short Stories in English (with Robert Weaver); Oxford University Press, 1986.

The New Oxford Book of Canadian Short Stories in English (with Robert Weaver); Oxford University Press, 1995.

Theatre:

The Penelopiad - The Play; Produced by NAC / RSC; Script by Faber & Faber, 2007.

Ms. Atwood's reviews and critical articles have appeared in Canadian Literature, Maclean's, Saturday Night, This Magazine, New York Times Book Review, The Globe and Mail, The National Post, The Toronto Star, The Nation, Books In Canada, The Washington Post, The Harvard Educational Review, and many others.

Ms. Atwood's work has been translated into French, German, Italian, Urdu, Estonian, Romanian, Serbo-Croatian, Catalan, Turkish, Russian, Finnish, Dutch, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Portuguese, Greek, Polish, Japanese, Icelandic, Spanish, Hebrew, and several other languages. All of the fiction is available in paperback in Canada, the U.S., and the U.K.

Surfacing was produced as a film by a Canadian production company in 1981. The Handmaid's Tale was adapted for the screen by Harold Pinter, directed by Volker Schlorndorf and released in 1990, starring Natasha Richardson and Robert Duvall. The Royal Winnipeg Ballet is premiering a performance based on the same novel in 2013. The Robber Bride was adapted as a TV movie featuring Mary Louise Parker in 2007.

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Novels: The Edible Woman; McClelland & Stewart, 1969; Andre Deutsch, 1969; Atlantic Little-Brown, 1970. Surfacing; McClelland & Stewart, 1972; Andre Deutsch, 1973; Simon & Schuster, 1973. Lady Oracle; McClelland & Stewart, Simon & Schuster, Deutsch, 1976. Life Before Man; McClelland & Stewart, 1979; Simon & Schuster, Cape, 1980. Bodily Harm;Read More ...

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1. Since most summaries refer to The Handmaid’s Tale as a “dystopian novel”, What do you see as the meaning of a dystopia? Can you point out some dystopian aspects of modern society?

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1. Since most summaries refer to The Handmaid’s Tale as a “dystopian novel”, What do you see as the meaning of a dystopia? Can you point out some dystopian aspects of modern society?

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2. Discuss the various symbolic elements in the story. What do you think these elements added to the story: (a) RED attire of the Handmaids (b) The Commander’s household (c) The EYES

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2. Discuss the various symbolic elements in the story. What do you think these elements added to the story: (a) RED attire of the Handmaids (b) The Commander’s household (c) The EYES

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3. The language and terminology used in Gilead appear to contribute to the flow and manipulation of information. Share some specific instances you found during your reading.

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3. The language and terminology used in Gilead appear to contribute to the flow and manipulation of information. Share some specific instances you found during your reading.

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4. The rules for the use of personal names in Gilead appear to be complicated and often not followed by even the higher-class members. These higher-class members don’t use their real names. Handmaids are called by the names of the Commanders who own them. What do you think this changing of namesachieves in their society? Why would Offred tell Nick her old name?

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4. The rules for the use of personal names in Gilead appear to be complicated and often not followed by even the higher-class members. These higher-class members don’t use their real names. Handmaids are called by the names of the Commanders who own them. What do you think this changing of namesachieves in their society? Why would Offred tell Nick her old name?

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5. Forbidden objects in daily life often take on powerful new meanings. Share some examples of these objects. What do they represent for the owners and how do they create distinctions between them?

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5. Forbidden objects in daily life often take on powerful new meanings. Share some examples of these objects. What do they represent for the owners and how do they create distinctions between them?

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6. The Historical notes section at the end provided insights for the writing of this novel. Did it change your initial thoughts about the novel? How or why?

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6. The Historical notes section at the end provided insights for the writing of this novel. Did it change your initial thoughts about the novel? How or why?

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7. All the characters in this novel are assigned a role. List and discuss some of those roles. Moira is the exception to this convention. What do you feel was her character’s role in The Handmaid’s Tale?

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7. All the characters in this novel are assigned a role. List and discuss some of those roles. Moira is the exception to this convention. What do you feel was her character’s role in The Handmaid’s Tale?

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8. Discuss the idea that memories and the past shape a character’s perspective of their surroundings. How does Gilead take away the identities of the individuals? In what ways do those same individuals attempt to maintain their sense of self?

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8. Discuss the idea that memories and the past shape a character’s perspective of their surroundings. How does Gilead take away the identities of the individuals? In what ways do those same individuals attempt to maintain their sense of self?

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9. How does this rewriting of history support the ideals of society as a whole? How does the name change and loss/rewriting of personal history impact Offred?

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9. How does this rewriting of history support the ideals of society as a whole? How does the name change and loss/rewriting of personal history impact Offred?

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10. The ending of this novel is certainly ambiguous. What are some of your ideas concerning the fate of Offred? What might it suggest about hope and perseverance, even in the face of oppression. Why might Margaret Atwood be leaving aspects of her narrative open to individual interpretation?

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10. The ending of this novel is certainly ambiguous. What are some of your ideas concerning the fate of Offred? What might it suggest about hope and perseverance, even in the face of oppression. Why might Margaret Atwood be leaving aspects of her narrative open to individual interpretation?

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1. Have you read “The Handmaid’s Tale" by Margaret Atwood? How much of the first season of the Hulu series do you feel was “based on the book”? Discuss similarities and differences.

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1. Have you read “The Handmaid’s Tale" by Margaret Atwood? How much of the first season of the Hulu series do you feel was “based on the book”? Discuss similarities and differences.

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2. Who was your favorite character? Who was your least favorite character?

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2. Who was your favorite character? Who was your least favorite character?

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3. Which characters did you suspect to be "Eyes", people who secretly report to Gilead? Which characters did you suspect to be a part of "Mayday", people who are helping the resistance?

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3. Which characters did you suspect to be "Eyes", people who secretly report to Gilead? Which characters did you suspect to be a part of "Mayday", people who are helping the resistance?

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4. Compare/contrast June’s situationships: 1) June & Luke 2) Offred & Commander Waterford 3) June & Nick

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4. Compare/contrast June’s situationships: 1) June & Luke 2) Offred & Commander Waterford 3) June & Nick

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5. Do you think that by including modern technology/pop culture and cultural diversity in the series, it makes it more relatable to an audience as a realistic potential dystopian society for the US we know today?

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5. Do you think that by including modern technology/pop culture and cultural diversity in the series, it makes it more relatable to an audience as a realistic potential dystopian society for the US we know today?

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6. Commander Fred Waterford says to June, “ We only wanted to make the world better. Better never means better for everyone. It always means worse for some.” What are your thoughts on this justification for the Republic of Gilead?

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6. Commander Fred Waterford says to June, “ We only wanted to make the world better. Better never means better for everyone. It always means worse for some.” What are your thoughts on this justification for the Republic of Gilead?

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7. Commander Waterford gives June magazines to read, even though magazines and women reading are forbidden. They also play “Scrabble” together. Do you any favorite magazines or favorite board games?

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7. Commander Waterford gives June magazines to read, even though magazines and women reading are forbidden. They also play “Scrabble” together. Do you any favorite magazines or favorite board games?

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8. “Nolite te bastardes carborundorum” is a Latin based phrase that translates to the saying “don’t let the bastards grind you down.” Why do you think this was written inside of the handmaid’s closet?

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8. “Nolite te bastardes carborundorum” is a Latin based phrase that translates to the saying “don’t let the bastards grind you down.” Why do you think this was written inside of the handmaid’s closet?

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9. June writes “you are not alone” in the closet because there's always someone even when there's no one. Is there a phrase that you would leave the next person with and why?

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9. June writes “you are not alone” in the closet because there's always someone even when there's no one. Is there a phrase that you would leave the next person with and why?

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10. A friendly greets June and says he can pass a message to Luke. What do you think she should have written to Luke? If you were in a similar situation what message would you write to your significant other?

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10. A friendly greets June and says he can pass a message to Luke. What do you think she should have written to Luke? If you were in a similar situation what message would you write to your significant other?

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11. Have you read “The Testaments” by Margaret Atwood? Do you think the Hulu series will include some of the details in the next season?

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11. Have you read “The Testaments” by Margaret Atwood? Do you think the Hulu series will include some of the details in the next season?

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12. What do you predict for the ending of this Hulu series?

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12. What do you predict for the ending of this Hulu series?

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https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/38213092-how-democracies-die

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The Fairness Doctrine, enforced by the Federal Communications Council, was rooted in the media world of 1949. Lawmakers became concerned that the monopoly audience control of the three main networks, NBC, ABC and CBS, could misuse their broadcast licenses to set a biased public agenda.

The Fairness Doctrine mandated broadcast networks devote time to contrasting views on issues of public importance. Congress backed the policy in 1954 and by the 1970s the FCC called the doctrine the “single most important requirement of operation in the public interest – the sine qua non for grant of a renewal of license.

The doctrine stayed in effect, and was enforced until the Reagan Administration. In 1985, under FCC Chairman, Mark S. Fowler, a communications attorney who had served on Ronald Reagan's presidential campaign staff in 1976 and 1980, the FCC released a report stating that the doctrine hurt the public interest and violated free speech rights guaranteed by the First Amendment.

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Introduced in Senate (03/12/1987)

Fairness in Broadcasting Act of 1987 - Expresses the findings of the Congress that the Fairness Doctrine: (1) fairly reflects the statutory obligations of broadcasters; (2) received statutory approval from the Congress in 1959; and (3) reasonably balances first amendment rights.

Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require broadcast licensees to provide a reasonable opportunity for the discussion of conflicting views on issues of public importance. Requires enforcement and application of such requirement to be consistent with the rules and policies of the Federal Communications Commission in effect on January 1, 1987.