We are a society dying, said Aunt Lydia, of too much choice.

We are a society dying, said Aunt Lydia, of too much choice.

📖 Margaret Atwood

🌍 Canadian | 👨‍💼 Novelist

🎂 November 18, 1939

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The quote from Aunt Lydia in Margaret Atwood's "The Handmaid's Tale" reflects a profound concern about the overwhelming nature of choice in society. It suggests that an excess of options can lead to paralysis and dissatisfaction, where individuals struggle to make decisions. This perspective highlights the idea that more choices do not necessarily equate to greater happiness or fulfillment.

Aunt Lydia's statement implies that the liberation offered by choice can become...

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