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The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood

Genres Featured In The Handmaid’s Tale

Dystopian Fiction (Primary)
Science Fiction (Major)
Feminist Literature (Dominant)
Political Fiction (Prominent)
Drama (Notable)

Themes Featured In The Handmaid’s Tale

Oppression (Central)
Feminism (Major)
Identity (Significant)
Survival (Significant)
Gender Roles (Significant)
Resistance (Moderate)
Isolation (Noticable)

Tones In The Handmaid’s Tale

Oppressive (Very Strong)
Hopeless (Strong)
Resilient (Moderate)
Feminist (Strong)
Disturbing (Very Strong)
Isolation (Moderate)
Rebellion (Noticable)
Somber (Moderate)
Critical (Noticable)
Reflective (Mild)

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