Oxford Literature Companions: The Handmaid's Tale

This guide is ideal for use in the classroom or as revision, providing insight into characters, themes and contexts, together with activities designed to prompt a closer analysis of the writer's language and techniques. Features Covers a range of popular A Level drama and prose set texts Engaging analysis of texts, including pertinent coverage of context, theme, genre and critical views Detailed sections focusing on the writer's use of language and structure Varied and in-depth activities Comprehensive advice on assessment and practice exam-style questions A text-specific glossary covering key terms and concepts Ideal for use throughout the course or as an aid to revision