I keep on going with this sad and hungry and sordid, this limping and mutilated story, because after all I want you to hear it….By telling you anything at all I'm at least believing in you….Because I'm telling you this story I will your existence. I tell, therefore you are.
In "The Handmaid's Tale," the narrator expresses a profound connection between storytelling and existence. Despite the sorrowful and challenging aspects of her narrative, she continues to share her experiences, emphasizing their significance even in their painful nature. This persevering spirit reflects the complexities of her life and the deeper desire to be understood by others.
The act of sharing her story becomes an assertion of belief in her listener's reality and...