Characters
This character declares himself emperor before removing all his handicaps
Who is Harrison Bergeron?
These objects are used to make citizens "equal" by limiting their abilities.
What are the handicaps?
This event is televised, showicasingng Harrison's rebellion.
What is the scene where Harrison invades the television and declares himself emperor?
“I am the Emperor! Everybody must do what I say at once!”
Who is this 7ft monstrosity called Harrison?
The society in Harrison Bergeron is considered this due to its oppressive nature and loss of freedom.
What is the opposite of a utopia? dystopia.
This character has a mental handicap to ensure he doesn't think too hard.
Who is George Bergeron?
This theme represents the idea that everyone must be the same, regardless of their talents.
What is enforced conformity?
This is the year the setting is in.
What is 2081?
"Gee—I could tell that one was a doozy."
Who is Hazel the dumb blonde?
The government’s use of violence to maintain control is an example of this element of a dystopian society.
What is oppressive government control?
Why does Harrison Bergeron's mom not have any handicaps?
Because she is of average intelligence and isn't considered a threat.
The loud noises George hears symbolize the suppression of this.
What is suppression of free will and intelligence?
Harrisons rebellion is cut short due to?
who is Diana Moon Glampers (icon) who shot this 7 ft guy?.
"If I tried to get away with it...then other people’d get away with it—and pretty soon we’d be right back to the dark ages again."
Who is our king George?
In the story, characters are forced to wear handicaps, symbolizing this loss.
What is the loss of individuality?
The woman who fearlessly got up to accept the role of empress (who is this diva icon)
Who is the ballerina? (Aka the most underrated character in this whole story)
The ballerina’s mask symbolizes this aspect of society.
What is the suppression of beauty and/or uniqueness?
These are the devices Harrison wears to counter his extraordinary physical and intellectual abilities.
What are handicaps (weights, mental handicap, clown items (cause he's a clown)) what who said that.
“He began to think glimmeringly about his abnormal son who was now in jail, about Harrison...”
Who is George our diva?
The citizens in Harrison Bergeron must conform to this societal expectation, resulting in a lack of personal identity.
What is regulated conformity?
What was the handicap generals first name?
Who is Diana moon glampers?
What was the consequences for taking out a lead ball?
For every ball, it was 2 years in prison and a 2 thousand dollar fine
After the whole tv thing what was Hazel's reaction?
Why did Hazel forget she's crying?
"Two of the eight ballerinas had collapsed to the studio floor, clutching their temples."
Who are the ballerinas who were unfortunately experiencing the side effects of their handicaps?
Harrison’s attempt to break free represents a desire for this fundamental human quality.
What is freedom or self expression?