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Harrison Bergeron represents the spirit of what

banality.

Who is most powerful between US and Russia

It is the U.S.A . that is more powerful then Russia.

Who is the protagonist of The Pedestrian

The protagonist of the story The Pedestrian by Ray Bradbury is Leonard Mead

The impossible quiz question 43 asnwers

Tom Cruise

Who wrote three laws in robotics

Isaac Asimov wrote the three laws of robotics. They first appeared in his short story "Runaround."

When was The Best of Science Fiction created

The Best of Science Fiction was created in 1946.

What are the release dates for The Daily Show - 1996 Alan Weisman 12-109

The Daily Show - 1996 Alan Weisman 12-109 was released on:

USA: 21 August 2007

How does the setting in Harrison Bergeron affect george

george tires more easily than others because of his neck weights

How does Vonnegut most clearly create irony in his story Harrison Bergeron

Harrison is identified as a genius and athletic - and then referenced as a dangerous threat.

What statements best explains how the structure of this passage supports the author's purpose


The passage shows the effect of natural forces, such as hurricanes, to highlight how nature, over time, will erode artifacts of urban civilization.

What is the setting of the story in The Pedestrian

a deserted neighborhood street

How does Alan Weisman most clearly use text structure to prove his points

He narrates the story of natures destruction by human settlements.

Which technology was originally predicted by a science fiction writer

There are lots of such technologies. Here are two examples:
* Something very similar to cell phones appears in Star Trek. I am not sure which writer thought about that, though.
* Robert Heinlein invented a water bed, but never patented it.

Why does Postman compare watching TV to a game of peek-a-boo

Because each is entertainiAPEXA

What belief does Postman hold about television

He believes society is affected by the biases of TV

Which excerpt most clearly suggest that george and hazel are living in a dystopian society in the story harrison bergeron

It was then that Diana Moon Glampers, the handicapper General, came into the studio with a double barreled ten gauge shotgun.

What is most clearly a disadvantage of living in a world dominated by the presence of television according to Neil Postman

Society does does not process information effectively (Apex)

How do hazel and George show very little emotion about their sons death

because their handicaps cause them to forget about it quickly ~Apx

What causes the whispering and murmurs mead hears while walking the streets in the pedestrian

voices from television programs

What does Harrison Bergeron do that angers the government

Identifies himself as better than anyone else

In "The Pedestrian", what idea mostly clearly indicates that mead is an unusual person in his society

his choice of walking for enjoyment

or

he dont have a TV

Which story element is most often found in dystopian fiction

Government oppression is the other answer

which statement best describes people in harrison bergeron

People are equals due to the enforcement of handicaps

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