One detaches oneself. One describes.
In "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood, the notion of detachment emerges as a fundamental theme. The protagonist navigates a dystopian society that forces her to separate her identity and emotions from her reality. This distance allows her to cope with the harrowing conditions imposed upon her, where personal autonomy is stripped away and individuality is suppressed. Through this detachment, she gains a perspective to articulate her experiences, illustrating how individuals...