Canadian Literature Essays Examples For College & High School Students in PDF

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The Role of Women in the Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood (455 words, 1 pages)

Margaret Atwoods The Handmaid's Tale This is a futuristic novel that takes place in northern USAsometime in the beginning of the twenty-first century, in theoppressive and totalitarian Republic of Gilead. The regime demandshigh moral, retribution and a virtuous lifestyle. The Bible is theguiding principle. As a result of the sexual ... Read More

An Analysis of the Themes of Humanity in the Novel The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood (1222 words, 2 pages)

Themes of Humanity in "The Handmaid's Tale Themes of Humanity in "The Handmaid's TaleHuman beings are emotional creatures. Their feelings steer them in one direction or the next, and greatly determine who they are, and what they do. It is the human environment that triggers these feelings, and these feelings ... Read More

An Analysis of the Writing Style of Margaret Atwood, a Canadian Author (2105 words, 7 pages)

Margaret Atwood in her novels, short stories and even poetry uses a similar style of writing. It is a style that is not only distinctive but also effective. Her sense of description is one of her best talents. It allows her to create pieces of work that constantly reinforce her ... Read More

An Analysis of the 4 Key Scene in the Handmaid’s Tale (1172 words, 2 pages)

The Handmaid's Tale 4 key scene analysis Question There are a number of key unforgettable scenes in the novel. Without focusing on description, discuss what is so memorable about any 3 or 4.The Handmaids Tale by Margaret Atwood has a number of key unforgettable scenes with memorable language and imagery ... Read More

The Intensely Personal Style of Margaret Atwood That Affects Her Reader (1865 words, 4 pages)

Atwoods Personal Narration Effects Her Readers Atwoods Personal Narration Effects Her ReadersWhen one reads Margaret Atwoods poetry, that which stands out most prominently is her intensely personal style of narration. Her style is both inviting and revealing which aides in creating an intimate relationship with the reader. This narration allows ... Read More

The Use of Themes in Margaret Atwood’s Poem “This is a Photograph of Me” (640 words, 1 pages)

In poetry it is important for meanings and themes to be conveyed to us in a unique and interesting manner. Margaret Atwood uses many literary devices so the reader can really feel her poems and come to a greater understanding through her wonderful narrative voices. In the poem, This is ... Read More

Offred’s Lost Identity in The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood (1011 words, 4 pages)

The nature of Offred's lost identity is very drastic. Before the new religious group of Gilead took over the world she was a very normal every day woman. She did what was expected of her time and continued to do so after the take over. She had a husband and ... Read More

The Message of Margaret Atwood in the Robber Bride (891 words, 3 pages)

Depending on how you look at Margaret Atwoods , Timsoncalls it an upmarket melodrama whereas Martin refers to it as a novelconfronting politically correct feminism. The truth is it isnteither of these. While some of the situations are greatly exaggerated,this book comments on the way that women interact with each ... Read More

Character Analysis of Joan Foster in Lady Oracle by Margaret Atwood (947 words, 2 pages)

Lady Oracle by Margaret Atwood is a novel that tells the journey a woman takes from her teenage years until the present through her own thoughts and recollections. The protagonist, Joan Foster, is plagued by the memories and results of her mother's mental and emotional abuse. Joan does her best ... Read More

The Status of Women in Margaret Atwood’s the Handmaid’s Tale (585 words, 1 pages)

Does the women of Gilead know that they are being controlled?Are the women of Gilead aware that they are being controlled by the society? In Margaret Atwoods The Handmaids Tale, the theme of control is a very important factor of the book. In the story, at the Republic of Gilead, ... Read More

Character Analysis of Marian in Margaret Atwood’s the Edible Woman (2904 words, 4 pages)

The novel by Margaret Atwood revolves around a woman named Marian who has problems in her work and personal relationship because of her thoughts that a woman like her is being consumed by the world. Having grown up in the traditionally accepted behavior of a good girl, she struggles to ... Read More

An Analysis of Different Aspects of Fear, Apathy and Hope in the Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood (1124 words, 2 pages)

The Handmaids TaleThe Handmaids Tale is a gripping novel about one womans struggle through a revolution of extremism. In this society of severe military rule, her position is one of slavery were she is used for breeding. She is under constant surveillance and any miscue she makes can result in ... Read More

An Analysis of Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood (582 words, 1 pages)

Oryx and Crake is a science-fiction novel written by Margaret Atwood. She writes in a way that involves a lot of world problems known today such as, volcanoes erupting, the earths temperature rising and droughts. She includes a lot of environmental problems in relation to todays world. She writes as ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of Death of a Young Son by Drowning by Margaret Atwood and Midterm Break by Seamus Heaney and on My First Son by Ben Johnson (1603 words, 2 pages)

Death in the family is shocking, and it is even more appalling when it is unforeseen and when it takes a child. Three poets have written from personal experience three renowned poems on this theme. Margaret Atwood wrote Death of a Young Son by Drowning, Seamus Heaney gave us Mid-term ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of Surfacing by Margaret Atwood (1864 words, 3 pages)

Margaret Atwood's Surfacing is an intensely symbolic novel about an artist whose weekend trip home to search for her missing father turns into a journey of self discovery. The main character in the story is also the narrator and is not given a name probably because readers will be able ... Read More

A Description of the Journey a Woman Takes From Her Teenage Years Until the Present Through Her Own Thoughts and Recollections in the Novel by Margaret Atwood (941 words, 2 pages)

by Margaret Atwood is a novel that tells the journey a woman takes from her teenage years until the present through her own thoughts and recollections. The protagonist, Joan Foster, is plagued by the memories and results of her mother's mental and emotional abuse. Joan does her best to change ... Read More

A Comparison of Margaret Atwoods Literary Works (627 words, 1 pages)

rt StoriesMargaret Atwood detects that in most Canadian stories there seems to be some sort of victim and their quest for survival. In the stories The Wedding Gift, The Butterfly Ward, and Skald, we find three of her four types of victims. First there are creative non-victims who are successful ... Read More

The Oppressive Society in The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwoods (621 words, 1 pages)

In Margaret Atwoods, The Handmaids Tale, our eyes are open to an oppressive society of which seems to be the near future. Widespread sterility has led to the rich controlling young women of childbearing age, who are called handmaidens. The tale is narrated by Kate, also known as Offred, her ... Read More

The Abuse of Power in A Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood (1769 words, 3 pages)

Many fictitious novels written today mirror real life this tactic can provide readers with a sense of formality. Yet in some cases, fictitious novels provide readers with the shocking realization of a society's self destruction. I believe , written by Margaret Atwood, falls in the second category. Issues raised in ... Read More

An Analysis of the Novel Surfacing by Margaret Atwood (618 words, 1 pages)

Margaret Atwoods novel Surfacing tells the story of a young Canadian womans search for her missing father and finding a new sense of herself along the way. The author uses imagery to portray the narrators feelings of enclosure that she struggles with upon returning to her childhood home and her ... Read More

An Analysis of Woman Power in the Novel the Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood (486 words, 2 pages)

This is a futuristic novel that takes place in northern USA sometime in thebeginning of the twenty-first century, in the oppressive and totalitarianRepublic of Gilead. The regime demands high moral, retribution and avirtuous lifestyle. The Bible is the guiding principle. As a result of thesexual freedom, free abortion and a ... Read More

An Analysis of Dystopia in 1984 and the Handmaid’s Tale (2120 words, 3 pages)

Dystopia can be defined as a place of utter wretchedness. This definition is a perfect description of the lives of Winston Smith in 1984 and Offred in The Handmaids Tale. Both characters live lives that would not even be thought of as an acceptable way of life today. These two ... Read More

An Analysis of the Women’s Issues in Raise the Red Lantern, The Handmaid’s Tale, and A Doll’s House Novels (751 words, 3 pages)

Unlike men, women have been facing unique problems for centuries. Oftentimes, women experience harassment and discrimination. In today's society,females are trying to combat their tribulations through law suits andprotest rallies. Literature often deals with people being unable toarticulate their problems. Often, unforeseen circumstances force people toconceal their true emotions. In ... Read More

An Analysis of the Topic of the Creation of Offred and the Passive Narrator of Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale (982 words, 3 pages)

The creation of Offred, the passive narrator of Margaret Atwood'sThe Handmaid's Tale, was intentional. The personality of the narrator inthis novel is almost as important as the task bestowed upon her. Atwoodchooses an average women, appreciative of past times, who lacks imaginationand fervor, to contrast the typical feminist, represented in ... Read More

A Comparison of the Novel Anthem and the Handmaid’s Tale (789 words, 3 pages)

The two novels, The Handmaid's Tale and Anthem, are both haunting,first person tales of personal hardship in a closed and controlled society.In this essay I will point out many important similarities and differencesbetween the two books, mainly the setting and the similarities between thetwo societies in which the stories take ... Read More

Dystopia as Defined in the Stories “1984” and “The Handmaids Tale” (2120 words, 3 pages)

Dystopia can be defined as a place of utter wretchedness. This definition is a perfect description of the lives of Winston Smith in 1984 and Offred in The Handmaids Tale. Both characters live lives that would not even be thought of as an acceptable way of life today. These two ... Read More

An Analysis of the Utopian Society in The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood (604 words, 1 pages)

Utopian SocietyThe utopian society in The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood is very different from what most people would consider a utopian society. The power of this society rests upon a small percentage of the population. In this society, men are superior to the women. Women have virtually no rights ... Read More

A Book Report on The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood (490 words, 2 pages)

The Handmaid's TaleThe Handmaid's Tale This is a futuristic novel that takes place in northern USA sometime in the beginning ofthe twenty-first century, in the oppressive and totalitarian Republic of Gilead. The regimedemands high moral, retribution and a virtuous lifestyle. The Bible is the guidingprinciple. As a result of the ... Read More

Irony in the Rape Fantasies by Margaret Atwood (455 words, 2 pages)

Rape Fantasies By Margaret AtwoodIrony is the use of words to express something different from and opposite totheir literal meaning. It is used with tone and style to create humoroussituations. There are various forms of irony. Margaret Atwood uses situationalirony, dramatic irony, and verbal irony in "Rape Fantasies".Situational irony refers ... Read More

A Discussion on Identity in Margaret Atwood’s Lady Oracle (1744 words, 2 pages)

Identity And Margaret Atwood's Lady OracleThe relationships we have with different people throughout our lives are strong influences on us all. Our relationships with one another can define who we are, as well as the quality of the lives we lead. Strenuous relationships cause stress and unhappiness, while close, loving ... Read More

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