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Contemporary Literary Allusions: Recognizing the References to Past Works in Modern Literature

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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?

  1. It symbolizes the oppression and control that Offred experiences in the Republic of Gilead.
  2. It highlights the similarities between the Puritan society of Hawthorne's novel and the totalitarian society of Atwood's novel.
  3. It suggests that Offred is a modern-day Hester Prynne, who is being punished for her sins.
  4. It is simply a coincidence that the two characters happen to wear similar clothing.
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