Setting and Society
The year this takes place
When is 2081
Harrison's father's name
Who is George Bergeron?
The type of society in which "Harrison Bergeron" is set
What is Dystopian
Was the narrator of the story's point of view 1st person, 2nd person, or 3rd person?
3rd person (omniscient)
These three Constitutional Amendments enforced absolute equality
What are 211th, 212th, and 213th?
Harrison's mother's name
Who is Hazel Bergeron?
Kind of performance interrupted by the news bulletin
What is a ballet
Author's main warning or lesson being taught in lesson
Equality can lead to destroying individuality and freedom
Situational irony occurs when George forgets something he sees at the end of the story....What event was that?
George witnesses Harrison's death by the Handicapper General.
Governmental official ensures everyone remains equal
Who is the Handicapper General?
Harrison's age when he escapes prison
What is 14 years old?
Announcement says Harrison is this kind of threat.
Who is a genius and an athlete who is under-handicapped?
Satire is a literary technique (device) that uses exaggeration for criticism
Author's way of writing to teach how individuality is important.
The tone that the author uses in the story it's called deadpan humor or matter of fact - What does the author use this technique to describe
He uses this to describe oppressive laws.
Main tool used to limit intelligent people's thoughts
Mental handicap radio in the ear
Hazel's intelligence level compared to others
What is perfectly average
Title Harrison gives himself on live TV
Difference between fairness and equality shown in the story
Fairness values difference
The story's equality erases those differences.
Buzzing in George's head is an example of this sensory detail
Auditory imagery
Explain how beauty is handicapped in this society.
What are masks to hide attractive faces
Ballerina Harrison dances with is described this way before removing her handicaps.
What is clumsy, masked, and weighed down.
Immediate consequence of Harrison's rebellion
Harrison and ballerina are shot by the Handicapper General
Explain the symbolism of Harrison and the ballerina's dance
Represents beauty, freedom, and human potential when freed from limits.
Juxtaposition is when things are placed close together, especially for comparison or contrast. Give an example of where that is used
The relationship between Harrison and his parents and their reactions to how society is treated them.