The Handmaid's Tale Psychology: Seeing Off Red delves into the psychology of the characters and events depicted in each version of The Handmaid's Tale, a dystopian fiction that may have become a cautionary tale for our world. Through the fiction, psychologists and therapists explore the true psychology of real human suffering, struggle, identity, and even hope.

About the EditorsAcknowledgmentsIntroductions: To the Center and Back AgainWhy Gilead is Personal by Wind GoodfriendSeeing Off Red by Travis LangleyI. On the Road to Gilead1. A Cacophony of Silence: Network Effects and Freedom of Speech by Andrea Frantz & Wind GoodfriendFreed by Froot Loops: From Silencing One Voice to Amplifying Many by Travis Langley2. Could It Happen Here? Delusions, Overvalued Beliefs, and Legitimate Fears by Colt Blunt3. Structures of Sexism Within the Republic by Amber Garcia4. Authoritarian Personality and the Origins of Fascism by Martin LloydSerena Joy vs. Serene Joy: Interview with Actor Yvonne Strahovski by Jenna BuschII. At Face Value5. Blessed Are the Meek: Internalized Oppression in Gilead by Erin Currie6. Your Dystopian Cosplay Is Our Reality: A Critical Race Theory Analysis by Apryl AlexanderThe Conversion Tale: Unveiling Gilead’s Twisted Transformations by Adam Baldowski7. Handmaids So White: An Exploration of Diversity and Feminism by Brittani Oliver8. Under His Eye: Concealing and Revealing Identities by Dawn Weatherford & William Blake EricksonDaisy’s Hair: Trichotillomania in The Testaments? by Travis LangleyIII. Under a Cloud9. Power and Control: Psychological Abuse Dynamics in a Dystopian World by Wind Goodfriend10. Rape and Sexual Violence by Shelley Clevenger11. Blues Dressed in Red: Postpartum Disorders among the Handmaids by Brittney Brownfield & Hannah Espinoza12. Waste Not, Want Not: Social Status, Power, and Reproductive Scarcity by Marie-Joëlle EstradaIV. Above and Below13. Devils by Degrees, Angels at Angles: Who Dwells in Strata of Evil and Good? by Travis Langley14. The Players of Morality: Gilead, God’s Word, and Humanity by Sanjana M. Kulkarni & Eric D. Wesselmann15. Hallowed Be Thy Name: Exploring the Religious Mindset by Daniel Hand16. Heroes and Villains: Psychopaths, Sociopaths, or Survivors? by Asher JohnsonV. The Way Forward17. The Survivor’s Tale: From Helplessness to Hopefulness, Even in Gilead by Travis Langley18. The Daughters’ Tale: The Life Cycle, Continuing by Travis LangleyFinal WordJune: The Personal is PoliticalWind GoodfriendNotesReferencesIndex

"Another five-star anthology from Dr. Langley and his team! This will melt your mind in the best way. A thoughtful analysis of the books, TV show, and movie which helps the audience more deeply digest the darkness and dangers of Atwood's classic dystopian nightmare. A mind-blowing deep dive into the details of Margaret Atwood's world and the way it's portrayed on screen. You'll learn more about the characters and gain insight into the question: could this happen in our reality? This thorough look behind the psychological curtain of The Handmaid's Tale and its characters will change the way you watch the show or read Atwood's books.” —Stephanie Carr, Founder of LiteraryHype“The title immediately seized my interest, but it was the captivating chapters within that truly kept it! This compelling exploration delves into the intricacies of a world where morality blurs, echoing the thought-provoking question posed within its pages: ‘Few people see themselves as evil... What about when one person’s idea of good conflicts with someone else’s?’ This book navigates the complex interplay of ideologies, shedding light on the profound psychological depths of Margaret Atwood's iconic tale.” —Katlyn Gillis, author of Invisible Bruises and The 6 Stages of Healing from Childhood Family Trauma"The Handmaid’s Tale Psychology: Seeing Off Red is an essential companion for anyone looking to delve deeper into the novel’s themes. It enhances the appreciation of Ms. Atwood’s work and offers valuable insights into human nature and societal dynamics.” —Monica Lee Bellais, film producer (Wakefield, Divine Instinct)"For those who wonder what comes next for American women after Margaret Atwood’s searing depiction, The Handmaid’s Tale Psychology: Seeing Off Red, offers theories from a diverse range of psychologists and therapists about the past as prologue. Chilling or comforting, the future they see is not yet written, and what we do today will affect everybody’s tomorrow.” —Eleanor Clift, author of Founding Sisters and the Nineteenth Amendment“The Handmaid’s Tale Psychology is a deep exploration of trauma, sexual abuse, control, and resilience. Drs. Langley, Goodfriend, and company not only present us with an examination of Atwood’s dystopian narrative through a psychological lens, but also offer greater insight into the fictional and real-world repercussions of the psychological distress on the human mind, and the damaging impact of oppression.” —Dr. Suzana Flores, author of Untamed: The Psychology of Marvel’s Wolverine