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Episode 63: A Balm in Gilead | The Handmaid's Tale, Religion & the Individual

Episode 63: A Balm in Gilead | The Handmaid's Tale, Religion & the Individual

FromThe Midnight Myth Podcast


Episode 63: A Balm in Gilead | The Handmaid's Tale, Religion & the Individual

FromThe Midnight Myth Podcast

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Length:
46 minutes
Released:
May 13, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

How did we get here? Where are we going? The future may seem an abstract concept, a faraway thing, but every action we take, every word we set down in the present determines the outcomes and intricacies of our world to come. This week, we pull apart some of the religious references in Hulu’s hit series The Handmaid’s Tale to further understand the message the story is really telling. We’ll discuss Offred’s journey so far, what we’ve learned about Gileadian social structure, and the sacred texts upon which this new country is based. Under his eye.

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Released:
May 13, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

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Derek & Laurel dish on myths, history, pop culture and more as they explore universal themes in storytelling. From Game of Thrones and Harry Potter to the Marvel Universe and Star Wars, we've been making pop culture sound smart since 2017. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/midnightmyth/support