Offred is the protagonist of the novel "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood. She is a Handmaid in the dystopian society of Gilead, where women are subjugated and stripped of their rights. Offred's primary role is to bear children for the ruling class, and she navigates a world filled with oppression and surveillance. Throughout the story, Offred reflects on her past life, including her relationships with her husband, Luke, and her daughter. Her internal struggles highlight themes of identity, freedom, and resistance against a totalitarian regime that seeks to control every aspect of women's lives.