THT - Overview Flashcards
1
Q
What genre is THT?
A
- dystopian science fiction told from a female persepective
- social satire
2
Q
How does Atwood combine genres in THT?
A
- female perspective x fictive autobiography
- female perspective x science fiction
3
Q
What type of fiction is THT?
A
realistic fiction
4
Q
What is the significance of Offred’s narrative?
A
- Offred’s narrative, though set in the future, is urgent and compelling in its immediacy