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The Handmaid's Tale: the power of language and language of power.

Medium Periodical Article
Medium - part of - (Periodical Copy) (Date) Apr2021 (Volume) 92
Medium (Periodical) E Magazine: the A-level English magazine.
Classif 820 EMA
Subject English literature
Page 11 - 14
Authors Murkett, Kristina
Contents

The author asks questions about linguistic relativism, the unreliability of Offred's narration, and how language offers scope for subversion and a route out of passive acceptance in Atwood's narrative.

Keywords
Language     Language analysis     Margaret Atwood     Narrative