Other Formats
The Graphic Novel
In addition to being a fantastic novel, The Handmaid's Tale was adapted into a graphic novel, with artwork completed by Renée Nault. It is an excellent way to familiarise yourself with the novel, as well as great practice for analyzing visual texts. Have a look at these seven iconic scenes from The Handmaid’s Tale graphic novel or click the image to download the full PDF of the graphic novel. See what stylistic choices Nault has made to tell the novel's story.
The TV Series
Recently, Hulu adapted Atwood's novel into a TV series with the same name. Season one of the TV series follows the novel, with some changes. Both the novel and the first season of TV series end with the same cliffhanger, but the TV series, now in its fifth season, continues the story. Watch the trailer to the left.
The Movie
Not long after the novel was written, it was adapted into a movie. This adaptation has some excellent scenes, such as the final section's Salvaging. Watch the trailer to the right.
The Handmaid's Tale Cover Art
The front covers of books are interesting aspects of the texts we study. Different covers choose to emphasize different aspects of the text. Sometimes, the covers change the ways that we interpret what's written on the pages. Take a moment to look at the many different covers of The Handmaid's Tale. Ask yourself what aspect of the text each cover emphasizes. Let me know your favorite one!