Midterm: The Handmaid’s Tale
Seven (7) Full Paragraphs (NOT PAGES)
Renee Nault’s graphic novel interpretation of Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale is a look at a dystopian future that has remained fascinating to readers since the original book was published, inspiring both a movie and a current television series.
While we are studying literary theory in this course, this book would particularly appear to lend itself to a Feminist reading. To avoid having everyone write the same paper, you are to incorporate any of the literary theories we are studying EXCEPT Feminist theory. Review the theories and choose one (1) that you feel would make for the most interesting and edifying interpretation of this work. Take your time and plan your essay before you begin writing.
As you did with your essay on Kindred, interpret this work through a literary theory lens that addresses the specific goals and purpose the theory purports. What does this theory offer in regards to interpretation that the others do not? How does it help the reader see the book in a different and insightful manner?
Take no more than three (3) hours to write your essay. This assignment is intended to replicate an in-class writing exam, and you will be evaluated based on the time you have been given.
Give your essay an original and engaging title
Write this in third person POV
Cite at least five (5) times from the book
Your essay must be seven (7) PARAGRAPHS, NOT PAGES
DO NOT USE ANY OUTSIDE SOURCE MATERIAL. ANY USE OF OUTSIDE MATERIAL WILL RESULT IN A ZERO FOR THE ASSIGNMENT
The Handmaid’s Tale
Unfortunately, there are no page numbers in The Handmaid’s Tale, though there are chapters. When you cite from this graphic novel, cite the chapter number. This is an interesting work in that Renee Nault did both the adaptation and the artwork. A citation would look like this: (Nault Ch. 1). As with ALL of the graphic novels you are reading, cite some of the artwork as well as specific lines from the text. Also, cite the artwork, which has a big impact on the story.