"Glove" Author: Margaret Atwood "Rukachka" is a completely fascinating dramatic novel that describes life in a totalitarian society where women have lost all rights and freedoms. The main character, who was forced to become a "handmaiden" - a woman assigned to bear children to influential men of the system, talks about her internal conflicts, struggle for survival and faith in a better future. Margaret Atwood successfully combines science fiction and social realism, creating a shocking world that makes readers think about the essence of power, gender stereotypes and the price of freedom. "Rukachka" is a work that leaves a mark in the hearts of its readers and encourages reflection on important aspects of modern society.