Harrison Bergeron

Title of Selection: Harrison Bergeson
Author: Kurt Vonnegut
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Pre-reading:
Equality is being equal and people are treated fairly.


Plot/Reaction
Harrison Bergeron is the son of George and Hazel Bergeron. He was taken away by the government because he is a genius and athlete and in the government’s eyes he was not “equal” with everyone else. Harrison challenged the government’s handicap program by escaping jail, going on tv, declared himself emperor, and took off the handicaps on people so they could be true to who they are.


Questions
Why does everyone have to be the same?
What's the "criteria" you have to meet to be given a handicap?


Quotes
"Forget sad things," said George.