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What is Harrison trying to accomplish?
Hover for more information. Harrison is fighting against forced equality that is in their constitution. He is rebelling and ends up in jail.
How has the society in Harrison Bergeron misunderstood the idea of equality?
In “Harrison Bergeron,” society has misunderstood equality as something that can be achieved not in terms of status, rights, and opportunities afforded to individuals, but as something that can be achieved in terms of individual ability. For example, George is more intelligent by nature than his wife, Hazel.
What type of society is Harrison Bergeron?
utopian
What are the differences between Harrison Bergeron and 2081?
The primary difference between 2081 and “Harrison Bergeron” is the extent of Harrison’s planning. In Vonnegut’s short story, Harrison’s storming of the dance stage and dancing with the ballerina appears to be an unplanned act of defiance after his escape from prison.
What are the differences between George and Hazel?
Hazel is of average intelligence, which means she can’t think about anything except in short bursts, and George has an intelligence way above normal. George has a government-mandated transmitter in his ear that makes a large sharp noise every twenty seconds to prevent him from taking unfair advantage of his brain.
What is Harrison’s main conflict?
The main conflict in “Harrison Bergeron” is Hazel and George’s son, Harrison, was a genius, an athlete, and was under-handicapped. This caused him to try to overthrow the government which was resolved by the Handicapper General shooting him.
How does Hazel react after seeing her son on television?
George and Hazel struggle to appreciate the dancing ballerinas that they are watching on the television and fail to comprehend their son’s rebellious act. George, who is extremely intelligent, is forced to wear headphones that make loud noises every twenty seconds in order to interrupt his thoughts.
How is Harrison Bergeron characterized?
The son of George and Hazel Bergeron. Fourteen years old and seven feet tall, Harrison seems to be the most advanced model the human species can produce. He is a genius who is also absurdly strong, a dancer who can also break out of prison, and a self-proclaimed emperor.