Investigator-The Handmaid's Tale

The main topic I will be talking about and explaining is the concept of a Theocratic Government. A Theocracy is a government that is based around religion. At its center, it is ruled like a kingdom but the leader is not a king but rather a religious leader like a priest. These priests serve until death and the succession to the throne has had variations in the past but it is often chosen by the leader. These rulers must have held religious roles in the past such as cardinals and priests. What we know from this issue is that The Handmaid's Tale has adopted a theocratic government after a…