Question

What is the main idea of the story bread by Margaret Atwood

Answer 1

Answer with Explanation:

The story "Bread" by Margaret Atwood depicts the difference of life between the wealthy and poor. She used the common object, which is bread, in order to give a clear meaning when it comes to everyday practice of rich people that seemed harmless, yet is actually causing harm to society. So, she describes how bread brings comfort to people, yet it also brings danger to those who have shortcomings in life. People fight to have bread in order to live and this causes war. When war happens, one side wants to rise above the other so he can have more bread in order to survive.

Her writings seemed more like an accusation to the readers but is, actually, intended in order for the reader to open his eyes.