Mary Atwood is the author of one of the most famous books, “The Handmaid’s Tale,” which is written in the main character’s diary. In her book, often called a feministic dystopia, she argues about women’s role in society and presents her own reality of women treated as children incubators. At the beginning of the masterpiece, the handmaid Offred who is the main character and is supposed to carry a baby for her lord tries to withstand against established laws, and she is angry about the existing social principles. However, by the end of the book, she turns into an average woman pressured and oppressed by society. This is the best description of the person vs. society conflict; it allows the reader to understand, analyze the handmaid’s feelings and emotions, and come to a logical definition of the subject of this confrontation.
The modern series “The Handmaid’s Tale” is created on the grounds of Mary Atwood’s novel, and it broadens the book’s main idea. This piece of art represents women’s fight for their rights. However, the resistance of the main character against social norms takes a more massive and rebellious turn. Offred organizes a women’s community that aims to break the existing laws and establish equality (Hulu, 2017). This group of women almost starts a war to win this confrontation against society. However, the series is not finished yet. Therefore, the ending is unclear.
People face various problems. However, not all of them can be considered the person vs. society conflict. We can speak about such confrontation when an individual withstands against some social norms or principles they consider inappropriate. In some countries, women still do not have rights or cannot find an appropriate job because companies do not want to hire them. Who can be the modern example of women versus society conflict for equality?
References
Hulu. (2017). The Handmaid’s Tale: My Name is Offred[Video]. YouTube. Web.