"Harrison Bergeron" is a dystopian short story by Kurt Vonnegut that depicts a society where everyone is forced to be mentally, physically, and socially equal. The protagonist, Harrison, rebels against the oppressive government by removing his handicaps and inspiring others to fight for their freed...
,• Type: Satirical and dystopian science fiction short story. Dystopian: Creation of a
horrible or degraded society.
• ―Historic background: First and Second World War. Cold war between ( Soviet
union and America)
• ―Harrison Bergeron’s‖ main aim: Author’s purpose:
• American claims of equality.
• The idealistic belief of egalitarianism
• The belief that advocates the removal of inequalities among people.
• The extremities of communism.
• Media that shapes people‘s minds.
, • Themes
• The danger of total equality. ( main point)
• Power of television ( sub point)
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