Eden Lost, Eden Reclaimed, Eden Perverted: The Complex Symbolism of Eden in “The Handmaid’s Tale”
In Margaret Atwood’s dystopian masterpiece, “The Handmaid’s Tale,” the specter of a lost paradise haunts every corner of Gilead. More than just a backdrop, the concept of Eden acts as a potent symbol, shaping the narrative’s themes of religious extremism, oppression, and the manipulation of scripture. Gilead strives to recreate a warped version of this … Read more
