The Handmaid's Tale: The Graphic Novel
by Margaret Atwood and Renée Nault
Censorship Status
Banned in Various US schools
Reason: Political themes, reproductive rights, dystopian content
A graphic novel adaptation of Atwood's feminist dystopia.
Why The Handmaid's Tale: The Graphic Novel Was Banned
Censorship Concerns
A work of dystopian fiction that warned of dangerous future societies, often seen as too critical of existing power structures.
Specifically, The Handmaid's Tale: The Graphic Novel was targeted for: Political themes, reproductive rights, dystopian content. The book's themes and content were deemed threatening to the social, political, or religious order in Various US schools.
Why Read The Handmaid's Tale: The Graphic Novel Today?
- ✓ Historical Significance: Understand why this book was considered dangerous enough to ban.
- ✓ Intellectual Freedom: Support the right to read diverse perspectives and challenging ideas.
- ✓ Critical Thinking: Engage with ideas that authorities didn't want people to consider.
- ✓ Cultural Understanding: Gain insight into the fears and concerns of different societies and eras.
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