This Google doc helps students analyze Margaret Atwood's narrative poem "The Hangman's Wife". You can print the doc or have students complete it digitally.

I've included the full text of the piece on the left side of the doc and chunked it to correspond to 17 analysis questions on the right. Students will answer questions on symbolism, point of view, narrative voice, imagery, direct address, use of rhetorical questions, figurative language, characterization, syntax, word choice, and themes of power and gender. An answer key is included for your convenience.

You can use this piece in conjunction with The Handmaid's Tale, Alias Grace, or any of Atwood's other masterpieces. It would fit in well with a narrative poetry unit as well. Thank you for looking!