Its racist policies, for instance, were firmly rooted in the pre-Gilead period, and racist fears provided some of the emotional fuel that allowed the Gilead takeover to succeed as well as it did.
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In Margaret Atwood's "The Handmaid's Tale," the roots of Gilead's oppressive regime are deeply embedded in the societal attitudes that preceded its rise. The racist policies implemented in Gilead were not entirely new; they were extensions of the prejudices and fears prevalent in earlier times. This historical context showcases how racism was already woven into the fabric of society, making Gilead's takeover not just a sudden shift but rather a culmination...
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