The Handmaid’s Tale Context Video Exercise

English LiteratureEnglishFree ResourcesKS5A LevelYear 12Year 13RevisionThe Handmaid's TaleContext
Written By Lottie Ingham

Use this worksheet alongside the YouTube video titled ‘Moments in History that Inspired The Handmaid’s Tale’ to improve your knowledge of context and links to the novel.

Warning: This video deals with heavy themes, such as abortion, the death penalty, kidnapping, FGM and homophobia. Please proceed with caution.

Please note that the video makes links to The Handmaid’s Tale TV series, so ensure that you cross-reference with the Margaret Atwood novel to ensure your facts are correct. You can add in your own links to the novel, too.

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