I lie flat, the damp air above me like a lid. Like earth. I wish it would rain. Better still, a thunderstorm, black clouds, lightning, ear-splitting sound.
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In "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood, the protagonist describes a feeling of entrapment, as if the weight of the damp air is suffocating her. This imagery evokes a sense of stifling oppression, highlighting her desire for the release of a thunderstorm. The longing for rain symbolizes a yearning for cleansing and freedom amid a bleak environment. The protagonist is caught in a world where hope seems distant.
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