The Handmaid's Tale

Why is survival a theme of the novel?

Why is survival a theme of the novel?

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The theme of survival is a minor theme at best. In looking at this theme, we have to consider the status of the population, and the society's desire to survive. Thus, handmaids become an integral part of the survival of society.