Harrison Bergeron
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- On TV, a ballet recital is being broadcast. Hazel enjoys the performance, finding it "nice," while George begins to question if the ballerinas could have performed better if they weren't wearing masks and weights.
- Yes, it was...
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- If only they didn't have to hide.
- That was a nice dance.
- However, "his thoughts fled in a panic, like robbers from a burglary alarm" when interrupted by his mental disability. The purpose of the simile is to paint a clear picture of how George's thoughts suddenly stopped and dispersed, much like criminals might when they hear a burglar alarm. The two ballerinas performing wince simultaneously with George in response to unwanted noises, while Hazel remains unaffected by her mental disability.
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- You shouldn't wish that.
- I wish I could hear the sounds.
- Harrison Bergeron has recently escaped from jail after being “held on suspicion of overthrowing the government.”
- The ballet performance is interrupted by a news bulletin. A ballerina reads the bulletin instead of the announcer, whose speech impairment causes the news to be delayed. She alerts the audience on Harrison Bergeron's recent jailbreak. Harrison's picture shows up on the screen. His body has been decorated with hideous handicap devices. Screams and barking cries of consternation came from the television set. The dancer advises spectators not to argue with Harrison if they happen to see him.
- George: I'm getting a beer.
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