Notes Pt.1
Kurt Vonnegut
American Novelist, Satirist, and social critic
Describe the character Hazel in the story based off the handicaps she has/does not have.
Low intelligence and has no handicaps
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Anthropocentrism
Biocentrism
Ecocentrism
In both the video and the story, individuals who defy the rules face severe consequences. Name one consequence from the story and the video.
Story: Death or Extra Handicaps
Video: 3 Generations of Punishment, Death, Labor Camps
sharp piercing cry
Shriek
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(3,5)
What role does the television play in the Bergeron household?
The Tv serves as a tool of propaganda.
In the story, how does the government ensure that everyone is equal?
By handicapping those who are more talented, intelligent, or attractive
In what ways do the punishments for nonconformity in North Korea and Harrison Bergeron serve as warnings to others?
It shows the people what will happen to them if they try to revolt
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Baker Mayfield
List the four major themes in "Harrison Bergeron"
Dangers Of Enforced Equality
Suppression Of Individuality
Government Control
Power Of The Media
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y=mx+b
Analyze the character of Diana Moon Glampers. What does she represent in the story
She represents Government control
Compare the role of propaganda in North Korea, as described in the video, with the power of T.V. in Harrison Bergeron. How do these tools reinforce the governments’ power over people?
In N.K, Propaganda promotes loyalty. In H.B. T.V. is used to show people what happens when you try to rebel against the government
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
Impediment
What does it mean to critique societal values?
involves analyzing and questioning the beliefs and norms that a society holds.
It aims to identify inconsistencies, injustices, or outdated practices that may harm individuals or groups.
How is Harrison Bergeron described physically and mentally?
Genius and an athlete, should be regarded as extremely dangerous
What is the year in which "Harrison Bergeron" is set?
2081
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- Ohatchee
- Westbrook
- Piedmont
-Glencoe
the act of subjugating by cruelty
Oppression
Name the five major Motifs in "Harrison Bergeron".
Handicaps
Harrison Bergeron
TV
Diana Moon Glampers
Ballerina
Harrison and the ballerina engage in a dance that defies the laws of gravity. What does this dance symbolize in the context of the story’s themes?
The dance symbolizes freedom
What is the main theme of "Harrison Bergeron"?
The dangers of Governmental control or enforced equality
Explain how technology is used in both the video and the story to control the people.
Video: T.V. is used for Propaganda
Story: Handicaps like the ear pieces are used to scatter their thoughts
any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
Hindrance