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Harrison was very handsome so they had to make him ugly by making him wear raggedy clothes, messy/long hair, and made him keep a dirty face.
He was very intelligent so they made in wear that thing that beeped in their ears.
and they made him wear very very heavy weights to weigh him down and make him ungraceful because he was so strong.
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Read the passage from Harrison Bergeron by Kurt Vonnegut Jr. It was tragic all right but George and Hazel couldn't think about it very hard. Hazel had a perfectly average intelligence which meant she?
The inability to concentrate on difficult things; the government's insistence that no one has an advantage over another
Read this passage from Harrison Bergeron by Kurt Vonnegut And George while his intelligence was way above normal had a little mental handicap radio in his ear. He was required by law to wear it at all?
The emphasis on the role of government in people's lives implies that society has gone too far to ensure equality.
What is the tone of a piece of literature determined by?
Tone and mood are two literary terms that often have the same meaning. In general they refer to the 'over-all' feeling that the story induces in the reader. In more rigorous definitions the tone refers to 'the tone of voice' employed by the narrator of the story. The tone of 'The Raven' by Edgar Allan Poe, is despairing The tone of 'Harrison Bergeron' by Kurt Vonnegut jr. is tongue in cheek
What are all the adverbs?
adverbs are words that describe verbs.
What sentence would describe tamenund?
all are correct
What does synchronize mean in the story Harrison Bergeron?
In the story "Harrison Bergeron," synchronizing refers to the state-imposed requirement for individuals to be equal in all aspects, achieved through handicaps that limit their physical and mental abilities. This ensures conformity and prevents anyone from standing out or excelling beyond others.
What is the purpose of all the gear Harrison wears in harrison bergeron?
Harrison Bergeron, the protagonist of the story, has exceptional intelligence, height, strength and beauty, and as a result he has to bear enormous handicaps. These include distracting noises, three hundred pounds of excess weight, eyeglasses to give him headaches and cosmetic changes to make him ugly.Despite these societal handicaps, he is able to invade a TV station and declare himself emperor. As he strips himself of his handicaps, then dances with a ballerina whose handicaps he has also discarded, both are shot dead by the Handicapper General. The story is framed by an additional perspective from Bergeron's parents, who are watching TV but cannot concentrate enough to remember the incident.For more information on the novel, characters, and themes, please visit the eNotes link below.
What kinds of handicaps have been imposed on people with above-average abilities in the story Harrison Bergeron by Kurt Vonnegut?
In "Harrison Bergeron," individuals with above-average abilities are handicapped through physical and mental constraints imposed by the government. These handicaps are meant to ensure that all citizens are equal in terms of intelligence, strength, and beauty. Examples include wearing heavy masks to disrupt intelligent thoughts and carrying weights to offset physical prowess.
What is the exposition in Harrison Bergeron?
The short story, "Harrison Bergeron," dabbles in the political tyranny should people all be forced to be equal, ie through government assigned handicaps. Although the story contains several instances of absurdities and humor, the dystopian setting enhances his social and political distaste for government control or possible the dangers lurking in the "equality" of Communism.
Who is the author of Harrison bergeron?
(major) George & Hazel Bergeron - parents of Harrison. Hazel is "average" and has no handicaps; while George is a big, tall man and very smart. He wears a transmitter in his ear that goes off every 20 seconds to prevent him from using his brain. He has weighted bags attached to himself to make him more "equal". (major) Harrison Bergeron - 14 years old, extremely tall (7 ft); athletic, very handsome, smart. He has sheet metal handicaps to weigh him down; his eyebrows are shaved off, black caps to cover his perfect teeth, very thick glasses and a red ball to be kept on his nose, all to hide his perfectly good looks. (major) Diana Moon Glampers - Handicapper General. She is of average intelligence and looks, appearing to be the same as Hazel, so she does not have handicaps, but she is in charge, has a shotgun and uses it to enforce the "rules". Apparently the rules do not apply to her. (minor) Television announcer - has speech impediment - a job that one with such a handicap would not be able to obtain. (minor) Ballerinas - have handicaps such as masks to cover their beautiful faces, heavy bags around their necks so they won't be able to stand tall. (minor) H-G men - Diana Moon Glamper's "police" that help enforce the laws. (minor) Band players - start out with handicaps that make them play terribly at first. Harrison strips them of their handicaps and they begin to play beautiful music. The H-G comes in and tells them to put their handicaps back on or "they will be shot".
What if everyone were the same in Harrison Bergeron?
If everyone were the same in "Harrison Bergeron" by Kurt Vonnegut, it would mean that all individuals would be equal in every aspect, regardless of their abilities or attributes. This would result in a society where no one excels or stands out, as everyone is forced to conform to the same average level. The story explores the dangers of extreme equality and the suppression of individuality, creativity, and talent in the pursuit of a homogeneous society.
Examples of imagery in the story Harrison Bergeron?
The metal chain holding up the bulging bag that acts as a strength handicap on George and the ballerinasThe hideous mask on the strongest ballerinaHarrison's big, wavy glassesThe red nose, black tooth caps, and larger-than-normal mental handicaps Harrison wearsThe 300 pounds of unsymmetrical metal Harrison wearsHarrison's missing eyebrows
In the story Harrison bergeron what led Diana moon glampers to shoot Harrison?
Diana Moon Glampers shoots Harrison Bergeron because he is defying the government's strict policies on equalizing handicaps to ensure nobody has an advantage over others. Harrison removes his handicaps and declares himself emperor, posing a direct challenge to the government's authority. Diana's actions uphold the status quo and eliminate any threat to the established order.
What is the main conflict in Harrison Bergeron?
Harrison Bergeron: by Kurt Vonnegut jr. In the future the equality of all people will be ensured and brutally enforced by physically and mentally handicapping all people to the level of the least talented individual. People will be made to wear eye-glasses, hearing aids, and prosthetic that hinder their 'above minimal abilities' to that of the most impaired. Harrison Bergeron is the world's most talented, smartest, best looking etc, etc, etc, individual and is forced to wear multiple handicaps, dress in a clown suit with a bulbous red nose he is required to frequently honk, carry around 300lbs of lead, and other ridiculous handicaps. He revolts and gets a blast of lead shot for his efforts.
In Harrison Bergero what do you think Harrison's rebellion reveals about his character and his values?
Harrison Bergeron is a person of principle. He displays courage, bravery, and is willing to die for what he believes in. He frees himself from the imposed handicaps others would place on him. He chooses to live life, exactly the way he dances, without restraints and controls.
What are metaphors in Harrison bergeron?
"The rest of Harrison's appearance was Halloween"
Why was Harrison put in jail and what happens to him at the end of the story in the story called harrison bergeron by Kurt Vonnegut?
Harrison was never put in jail. He was just burdened with a multitude of handicaps. And they did this to make him on an even ability with the most handicapped people there were. At the end of the story he was killed with a shotgun.
