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This bundle includes 2 useful resources for students aiming for an A/A*, studying Atwood's Handmaid's tale. It explores the narrative structure, the portrayal of patriarchal oppression and the tyrannical portrayal of Gilead in the novel.

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.