A Feminist Reading on Margaret Atwood's Alias Grace

Abstract

In Alias Grace, a book by Margaret Atwood, the author delves into feminist topics and storytelling techniques. By dissecting the text, the study delves into the following topics: female characters' acts of resistance and subversion; marginalised women's struggles; the relationship between gender and other social identities; the strength of storytelling as a tool for resistance and empowerment; and the creative licence used to reimagine historical events. Examining Alias Grace through a feminist lens, this research draws on feminist theory and literary criticism to examine how Atwood uses narrative strategies to express feminist themes, how the blurring of reality and fiction affects feminist interpretations, and how a feminist viewpoint enhances our comprehension of the novel. This study offers fresh perspectives on the book by shedding light on the intricacies of gendered power relations via the lens of women's experiences and agency within patriarchal structures.