"Herland" is a utopian novel that was published in 1915 by Charlotte Gilman and "The Handmaid's Tale" is a dystopian novel that was published in 1985. Both novels are heavily influenced by sex and gender and contain many themes that reflect what the social structure was like during the time periods in which they were written. By analyzing and comparing the two novels, much can be found about the representation of women and their role in society throughout history.
