Each novel has a problem in its core societal framework that has caused it to become a dystopia. What is the central problem in your novel that needs solving in order to resolve the dystopia that has been created? Next, solve the problem. Determine a plan for how the society in your book can transition from the present dystopia to a functional and fair society. ​

The central problem that The Handmaid’s Tale had was that the handmaids were not given the correct amount of rights and privileges. This society was created because of pollution and the inability to bear children, but the way the government handled it made it into a dystopia. I think that all of the problems in society would have been solved if everyone was given free will and the people were equal. This issue is seen in a small scale with the different types of people but mainly with the handmaids. The more important that you were, the more restrictions that you would receive. Although the Commanders were the highest in the society, they could do almost whatever they want. They had a lot of freedom but they were also burdened with the knowledge that their wife could not bare children and their children would never truly be their own. I think that this problem could be solved after many generations were born. Eventually, all the women in society would be able to have children so the need for a societal structure and the management of the handmaids would be unneeded. I think that the people could wait for this to happen or just let the handmaids do whatever they want give the people equal rights. If this wouldn’t work, I think that the government should be overthrown and the rebellious groups should form a societal structure that allows the people to make their own decisions, have relationships with whoever they want, and live wherever and with whoever they want.