Dear advanced students! On this Sant Jordi day, we invite you to explore a masterpiece of contemporary English literature that challenges conventions and stimulates critical thinking: The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood.
Level: higher
Categories: reading, grammar, vocabulary
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This dystopian novel immerses us in the Republic of Gilead, a totalitarian society that has replaced the United States, where women are categorized according to their function and deprived of basic rights. Through the eyes of Offred, a handmaid whose function is to bear children for the sterile elite, we experience a disturbing world where language itself becomes a tool of both control and resistance.
For C1 level students, The Handmaid’s Tale offers an excellent opportunity to delve into more sophisticated literary English. Atwood’s prose is rich in nuance, with subtle wordplay, elaborate metaphors, and a non-linear narrative that will challenge you to think in English at a higher level.
The novel addresses complex themes such as power, identity, resistance, and memory, using precise vocabulary and advanced grammatical structures. The protagonist’s internal reflections will allow you to become familiar with idiomatic expressions and subtle constructions of the English language.
This Sant Jordi, we encourage you to take on this literary challenge that will not only improve your command of English but also offer you a deeply impactful reading experience that resonates with many contemporary debates. We wish you an inspiring Sant Jordi day full of great readings!
