I was reading
The Handmaid's Tale while studying, working in a Civics class, and dealing with the outcome of the elections. I wish I had highlighted the phrase(s) at the time, but something Offred said made me think of Trump, which made me think of my course readings and caused me to shiver.
This was my reaction, about a quarter of the way into the story:
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"The fact that I am reading this now is oddly significant, as I've just completed the WWII section in my World History class. Propaganda, "Otherness", build a camp. Propaganda is what my students are studying right now in their Civics classes. I watch as they try to learn the various faces of the Big Lies. Propaganda like that used by our now President-Elect. "Otherness", Build a wall."
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I don't think Trump is the second coming of Hitler; honestly, he's not that charismatic, but I do think that he wouldn't be above trying.
As for the story itself, I felt intrigued. I wanted to know all of its secrets. The ending was an emotional letdown, even though it did not detract from the overall story. I am not sure, however, that I want to see the movie. I haven't decided as yet.