As the architects of Gilead knew, to institute an effective totalitarian system or indeed any system at all you must offer some benefits and freedoms, at least to a privileged few, in return for those you remove.
In "The Handmaid's Tale," Margaret Atwood explores the mechanics of a totalitarian regime through the experiences of its characters. The architects of Gilead understood that to successfully impose a strict system, they had to provide some advantages and freedoms to select individuals. This strategy helps maintain the illusion of stability and order within a repressive society, making the oppression more palatable for those granted privileges.
This insight reveals the complex nature...
