I don't sing like this often. It makes my throat hurt.

I don't sing like this often. It makes my throat hurt.

📖 Margaret Atwood

🌍 Canadian | 👨‍💼 Novelist

🎂 November 18, 1939

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In "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood, the protagonist expresses discomfort with a particular kind of singing that she does not engage in often. This reveals her emotional state and the struggles she faces in a repressive society, where her voice and individuality are stifled. The physical pain associated with singing in this way underscores the toll that oppressive circumstances take on her wellbeing.

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