You can't help what you feel, but you can help how you behave
In Margaret Atwood's "The Handmaid's Tale," the complexity of human emotions in a totalitarian society is a central theme. The protagonist, Offred, grapples with intense feelings of love, loss, and desire amidst the oppressive regime that dictates her actions and relationships. While she can't control her inner feelings, the narrative emphasizes her struggle to manage her behavior in a world that seeks to suppress individuality and autonomy.
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