Summary and Analysis of The Handmaid's Tale

So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of The Handmaid’s Tale tells you what you need to know—before or after you read Margaret Atwood’s book. Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader.    This short summary and analysis of The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood includes:  Historical contextPart-by-part summariesAnalysis of the main charactersThemes and symbolsImportant quotesFa