"The Penelopiad" by Margaret Atwood retells the story of Homer's "The Odyssey" from the perspective of Penelope, the wife of Odysseus. Through Penelope's narration from the underworld, the novel explores themes of power dynamics, gender roles, and the agency of women in a male-dominated society. Penelope reflects on her life, her struggles as a woman in ancient Greece, and the myths surrounding her loyalty and fidelity while weaving a tapestry of her own story. Atwood's retelling offers a feminist perspective on a classic tale, giving voice to a silenced female character and challenging traditional narratives of heroism and mythology.
