Faith is only a word, embroidered.

Faith is only a word, embroidered.

📖 Margaret Atwood

🌍 Canadian | 👨‍💼 Novelist

🎂 November 18, 1939

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In "The Handmaid's Tale," Margaret Atwood explores the complex relationship between faith and language. The quote "Faith is only a word, embroidered" suggests that faith can be superficial, merely a decorative concept rather than a profound belief. This reflects the manipulative nature of the society depicted in the book, where language and symbolism are used to control individuals' thoughts and actions.

Atwood's narrative illustrates how language can distort reality and influence...

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