By telling you anything at all I'm at least believing in you, believe you're there, I believe you into being. Because I'm telling you this story I will your existence. I tell, therefore you are. So I will go on. So I will myself to go on.
In "The Handmaid's Tale," Margaret Atwood explores the power of storytelling and its role in affirming existence. The speaker expresses that by sharing their narrative, they validate not only their own existence but also the listener's. This act of communication signifies a belief in the other, suggesting that the very act of telling a story is a way to manifest reality and consciousness.
The quote highlights a deep connection between the speaker and the audience, emphasizing that their relationship is rooted in the act of storytelling. By continuing to tell their story, the speaker asserts their will to persevere and engage with the world, reinforcing the idea that narrative is both a means of survival and a form of recognition for both the narrator and the listener.
