Through Offred's eyes, readers witness the brutality of a society that controls and subjugates women, exploring themes of power, autonomy, and resistance.
The Handmaid's Tale is set in the Republic of Gilead, a theocratic society formed after the collapse of the United States. In this society, women are stripped of their rights, and Handmaids, like Offred, are assigned to bear children for elite couples. Through Offred's eyes, readers witness the brutality of a society that controls and subjugates women, exploring themes of power, autonomy, and resistance.