Choice Quote by Margaret Atwood
““Lilies used to be a movie theatre, before. Students went there a lot; every spring they had a Humphrey Bogart festival, with Lauren Bacall or Katherine Hepburn, women on their own, making up their minds. They wore blouses with buttons down the front that suggested the possibilities of the word 'undone'. These women could not be undone; or not. They seemed to be able to choose.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood, 1985
Women reclaim agency through shared culture, defying expectations of being “undone.”
In simple terms: Women find strength in community and choice.
Key Takeaway
Support spaces that empower women.
Themes
feminism
agency
community
choice
Mood
hopeful
defiant
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- college life
- film festivals
- women’s gatherings
Key Concepts
social rebellion
identity formation
Questions to Reflect On
- What symbols help you assert autonomy?
- How does community shape identity?
A Different Perspective
Not all women feel empowered; some may resist collective narratives.
