The Handmaids Talesituates around a totalitarian theocracy in which everyone in Gilead has a position with a particular purpose.
The women with the most freedom in the patriarchy are the Wives of the very men who oppress them.
Powerless, handmaids must follow certain rules under the theocracy, or face life-threatening consequences.
Run by the Aunts, the handmaids are trained to listen to orders.
Stepping out of line or questioning results in cruel punishments, and even death.
Then, a ritual is initiated with the goal to impregnate the handmaid.
A fundamental rule in Gilead forbids women from reading and writing.
The handmaids are usually assigned shopping partners, and will also have guardians walking behind them.
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