Under Hubbard’s Eye By Sari Botton Highlight To scientologist Elisabeth Moss, The Handmaid’s Tale speaks to the importance of separation of church and state, rather than the dangers of religious extremism.
When ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Isn’t Fiction By Pam Mandel Highlight Growing up in the fundamentalist Christian “Quiverfull” movement, Hännah Ettinger saw her own story in Atwood’s vision.
“Texas is Gilead and Indiana is Gilead” By Michelle Weber Highlight The Handmaid’s Tale is a classic case of “be careful what you wish for” for conservative women.
Curiosity, Unfettered: Margaret Atwood as the Prophet of Dystopia By Krista Stevens Highlight Rebecca Mead’s profile in The New Yorker covers the resonance of The Handmaid’s Tale in Donald Trump’s America.
The Religious Iconography of ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ By Michelle Weber Highlight A vast range of political, historical, and religious influences went into Margaret Atwood’s dystopia, including one unexpected logo.
