Contemporary Literary Allusions: Recognizing the References to Past Works in Modern Literature
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Multiple Choice
In Margaret Atwood's novel The Handmaid's Tale, the protagonist Offred is forced to wear a red robe and white bonnet, which are reminiscent of the clothing worn by the Puritans in Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel The Scarlet Letter. What is the significance of this allusion?
- It symbolizes the oppression and control that Offred experiences in the Republic of Gilead.
- It highlights the similarities between the Puritan society of Hawthorne's novel and the totalitarian society of Atwood's novel.
- It suggests that Offred is a modern-day Hester Prynne, who is being punished for her sins.
- It is simply a coincidence that the two characters happen to wear similar clothing.