Harrison Bergeron
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- Sounded like somebody hitting a milk bottle with a ball peen hammer, said George
- George winced.
- I'd think it would be real interesting, hearing all the different sounds,said Hazel
- George tried to think a little about ballerinas. He was toying with the vague notion that maybe dancers shouldn't be handicapped. Then another noise in his ear shattered his thoughts.
- That dance-it was nice,said Hazel
- I am the Emperor! cried Harrison Do you hear?
- crippled, hobbled, sickened-I am a greater ruler than any man who ever lived! Now watch what I become
- I am daring and want to live free.
- I shall now select my Empress!
- Now- shall we show the people the meaning of the word dance.
- Diana Moon Glampers, the Handicapper General, killed the Emperor and the Empress for daring to be themselves.
- Equality is a central theme in Kurt Vonnegut's Harrison Bergeron. The story is set in a future society where everyone is forced to be equal. This means the government prevents anyone from being smarter, better-looking, or more athletic than anyone else. Equality is often seen as a positive thing, but Vonnegut shows it can have negative consequences. Forcing everyone to be the same takes away freedom and individuality. Equality can only be achieved by making everyone the same, which is impossible. Instead of equity, strive for fairness. Fairness is giving everyone a fair chance to succeed or fail based on their merits. Equality restricts people from using their own talents and abilities to achieve greatness. Vonnegut's story highlights the importance of freedom over equality.
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