"The Handmaid's Tale" is a dystopian novel by Margaret Atwood set in a future where a totalitarian regime has taken control of the United States. In this society, women are stripped of their rights and categorized based on their roles. The story follows Offred, a woman forced to become a Handmaid, whose sole purpose is to bear children for the ruling class. As Offred navigates her oppressive life, she reflects on her past and the relationships she once had, including her husband, Luke, and her daughter. The novel explores themes of power, gender, and resistance, highlighting the struggle for autonomy in a repressive world.