FAQ About Margaret Atwood
What inspired Margaret Atwood to write 'The Handmaid's Tale'?
Margaret Atwood was inspired to write The Handmaid's Tale by various global and historical events, including totalitarian governments and religious oppression. Additionally, she was influenced by the feminist movements of the 1980s and the political climate regarding women's rights. Atwood has emphasized that the novel is a cautionary tale about the fragility of liberties in society.
