Ignoring isn't the same as ignorance, you have to work at it.
The quote "Ignoring isn't the same as ignorance, you have to work at it" from Margaret Atwood's "The Handmaid's Tale" highlights the deliberate nature of ignoring uncomfortable truths or realities. It suggests that to ignore something takes conscious effort, indicating that individuals can choose to detach themselves from issues that require attention or moral consideration.
This distinction emphasizes that ignoring problems is an active choice, often made to avoid confronting difficult...