The dystopian society in The Handmaiden’s Tale is run by religious fanatics. Many elements of their society, not just that one scene, are clearly inspired by the Bible.
Yes. ![]()
Unless there’s two books with similar titles and premises, it’s The Handmaid’s Tale, not Handmaiden.
Also, the title of the book, and the calling them Handmaids, is a reference to the Abraham/Sarah/Hagar thing. (As well as a similar event in a different book.)