Kate's Coping Method in The Handmaid's Tale . This essay discusses Margaret Arwood's "The Handmaid's Tale" and how Kate must try to cope with her oppression. We see that Kate copes best by trying to keep her memories alive, since this allows her to remember that she is human. Because of this, she remains capable of love. 4 pgs. Bibliography lists 1 source. Pages: 4 Bibliography: 1 source(s) listed Filename: 7173 Coping Handmaid's Tale.doc Price: 35.80