The Handmaid's Tale
What is the significance of the Commander’s “bedtime story” to the household?
Chapter 16 of The Handmaid's Tale
Chapter 16 of The Handmaid's Tale
The bedtime story is only just the state's interpretation of one part of the Old Testament that focuses on reproduction and the inherent sin in women. It is the same story that is drilled into the women as young girls. The stories are interpreted to justify the dystopian culture.