What is the main conflict in Harrison Bergeron?

The main conflict in “Harrison Bergeron” is Hazel and George’s son, Harrison, was a genius, an athlete, and was under-handicapped. This caused him to try to overthrow the government which was resolved by the Handicapper General shooting him.

How does Harrison’s removal of his handicaps develop the plot of the story?

How do Harrison’s actions develop the plot of the story? He takes off his handicaps and shows people what is possible without them, but he is ultimately shot for his actions. He takes off his handicaps and acts violently towards the audience, reaffirming their belief that the handicaps are good.

Why doesn’t Hazel Bergeron wear any handicaps?

Hazel has no handicaps because she is completely average. George must wear a mental handicap radio in his ear; it torments him with a variety of sharp noises every twenty seconds or so, so that he is never able to think too hard. He is also required to wear a 47 pound canvas bag of birdshot around his neck.

How is the idea of equality different in 2081 from what it is today?

How is the idea of equality different in 2081 than it is today? In 2081 everyone is equal and no one is smarter or prettier than anyone else. In 2081, ammendmants were added about equality. The amendments added the handicaps and the handicapper general.

What has guaranteed equality in the story?

211, 212, 213 Amendments to the Constitution and the unceasing vigilance of the U.S. Handicapper General. What has guaranteed equality in the story? He was shot by the Handicapper General because he was not using handicaps, and also trying to influence others to get rid of their handicaps.

Why does Harrison finally rebel against the government?

Harrison Bergeron rebelled in the eponymously titled Kurt Vonnegut story to literally and figuratively throw off the chains of mediocrity slapped on him by the Handicapper General and a society that demands equality by reducing each individual to a lowest common denominator.

What does Harrison getting rid of his handicap symbolize?

Harrison’s breaking free of his handicaps symbolizes a moment of liberation. In Harrison’s world, the Handicapper General is in charge of bringing all of the talented people down to the level of people with average abilities.

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