Offred Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A summary of each chapter in the Handmaid’s tale, including quotes, language tips and themes. Imagery and characters are discussed as well as the context of the book.

This booklet comprises essays from students who got high distinctions and from those who ranked in the Cambridge International exams at the A-level stage. It gives examples of how to tackle general and text-based questions and provide exam questions for practice.

This essay is on the protagonist of Maregt Atwoods 'The Handmiads Tale' as it explores her individuality, oppression and rebellion within the regime of Gilead.

This document follows the literary devices used throughout The Handmaids Tale, uncluding motifs, foreshadowing, themes and symbols

A summary table of genre and typicality of style in The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood. Written for A04 of the AQA English Lit A-level Spec.

This quote bank includes all quotes needed for The Handmaid's Tale. It includes A* detailed analysis, focusing on themes, language, and characters to help secure a top grade in English literature.

This essay was created by a former A* English literature student at A levels and this essay was rewarded 25/25 (A*) by an English teacher. It explores the theme of patriarchal oppression in Handmaid's tale by examining the portrayal of the female victims, the oppressive state of Gilead and its corrupt systems. The essay uses sophisticated language and encompasses all the AOs AQA requires including an exploration of the context, language and themes.

This is a detailed analysis of the episodic, fragmented narrative structure in Atwood's Handmaid's tale. It explores what effect the narrative has on the portrayal of the protagonist and gives a holistic and clear analysis on the techniques Atwood has used. It also encompasses advanced vocabulary and clarity, which an A*/A student should be using. This is written by a student, who has received an A* in English at A level.

A2 English essay exploring the use of language in both 1984 and The Handmaids Tale, highlighting the similarities, differences and purpose of language in both texts. The points and analysis in this essay can be used in any essay related to language and power. I achieved a 29/30 in this essay.

Written draft of a practice IOC (oral commentary) regarding the ceremony scene in The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood. In dept analysis of chosen quotes which are directed towards proving the thesis statement. Word count: 1111.