The Handmaid's Tale
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Many fictitious novels written today mirror real life; this tactic can provide readers with a sense of formality. Yet in some cases, fictitious novels provide readers with the shocking realization of a society's self destruction. I believe , written by Margaret Atwood, falls in the second categor ....
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.... my Commander", I say.
She nods. "Some of them do that, they get a kick out of
it. It's like screwing on the altar or something: your
gang are supposed to be such chaste vessels. They like
to see you all painted up. Just another crummy power trip."
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The Commander's Wife also takes advantage of the power she has over Offred's life. In return for performing the illegal act of having sex with a man other than the Commander, the Wife will produce a picture of Offred's long ....
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