Harrison Bergeron
Who wrote Harrison Bergeron?
Kurt Vonnegut Jr.
What is a dystopia?
An imagined society where life is difficult, unfair, or controlled.
What emotion might you feel when someone gives you an unexpected gift?
Happiness/excitement/surprise.
What was Lewis Hine's profession?
Photographer
What is the main character in a story called?
Protagonist.
What does the government want everyone to be in the story?
Equal.
What is the opposite of a dystopia?
A utopia.
What emotion is often connected with danger or feeling threatened?
Fear.
What social problem did Hine photograph extensively?
Child labor.
What is the main problem in a story called?
Conflict.
What does Harrison have to wear to limit his intelligence?
A mental handicap/radio in his ear that interrupts his thoughts.
Name ONE common characteristic of a dystopian society.
Government control, lack of freedom, surveillance, inequality, etc.
If a character's hands shake and their heart beats quickly before a speech, what might they be feeling?
Nervousness/anxiety.
Why did Hine take photographs of children working?
To show the public the reality of child labor and encourage social change.
What is the lesson or message of a story called?
Theme.
Why does Harrison remove his handicaps?
He wants to show his strength, intelligence, and individuality and he was looking for love!
Why do authors create dystopian worlds?
To explore problems in society and make readers think about the future
What is the difference between an emotion and an action?
An emotion is a feeling; an action is something you do.
Why can photography be considered a powerful form of communication?
Images can show real situations and create an emotional response.
What is a character's reason for doing something called?
Motivation.
What is one important message of the story?
Forcing everyone to be exactly equal can take away individuality and freedom.
If a government controls what people read, think, wear, and say, what dystopian characteristic is this?
.
Extreme government/social control.
Why are emotions important when analyzing a character?
They help us understand the character's thoughts, motivations, and decisions.
What does the title “Photographer of Conscience” suggest about Hine's work?
He used photography to make people aware of social problems and encourage them to care and act.
When a character changes because of the events in a story, what type of character is this?
A dynamic character.