There are many women writers, some better known than others. Female writers most often focus their stories on their experiences or their personal perspective on what is happening around them. Other women write fiction about unusual worlds and characters whose struggle or experiences people can relate to. Margaret Atwood, the “Canadian nationalist poet, is a prominent figure concerned with the need for a new language to explore the relationships between subjects and society” (Omid, Pyeaam 1). Atwood wrote her first novel called “The Edible Woman”; this first novel categorizes her as feminist, based on the main character of a strong woman. In an interview with Emma Brockes, Atwood states: "First of all, what is feminism? Secondly, what branch of it is it? Am I against women having rights? In fact, no. Am I really a puppet of the women's movement? No, I'm too old for that. I've been writing since 1956 and there was no women's movement in sight at the time. Atwood advocates for women's rights, but she never thought about being a feminist when writing her stories about strong women. because, like any other woman, they are tired of reading about weak and submissive women in books. It is clear that Atwood began writing before the start of the women's movement and this means that she was ahead of her time and her works represent her. art and the way she perceives the world. Margaret Atwood is a poet, critic, novelist and activist. She advocates for issues that concern her and that she believes pose obstacles for her community. Throughout his writing career, people can see this. culture, science, feminism and the environment are reflected in her words and expression to tell a story the only way she can. His sho...... middle of paper ......ar. 2014. Ellen McCarthy, "'As Canadian as possible under the circumstances': how the girls grow up Canadian in Margaret Awood's The Robber Bride", Revue LISA/LISA e-journal, Vol. III - n°2 | 2005, 160-171 Hoby, Hermione. “Margaret Atwood: Interview.” The Telegraph, August 18, 2013. Web March 16, 2014. Murray, Jennifer. “Love and Anxiety in the Postmodern World of Margaret Atwood’s Dancers.” rea. E-rea, August 1, 2008. Web, March 16, 2014. Oates, Joyce Carol. “Margaret Atwood: Poet”. The New York Times, May 21, 1978. Web. .Oates, Joyce Carol. “Margaret Atwood’s Tale.” The New York Review of Books, November 2, 2006. Web March 16, 2014. Pirnajmuddin, Hossein and Omid Amani. as a critique of Enlightenment reason. » CSCanada. CSCanada, October 2011. Web. March 16. 2014.