Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Harrison Bergeron Discussion Question

1. What is the theme of the story?

Answer: government control is more powerful for your freedom

2. What do you think Harrison's rebellion reveals about his character and values?

Answer: he basically wanted to know that he wasn't afraid to do something different for everyone, but it would cost his life.

3. What conclusions can you draw about the society in which the character live?

Answer: the society is messed up, and they lost their own freedom. Their government was terrorists and abuse.

4. What do you think Vonnegut might be trying ro say about today's society and the role a government can play in achieving equality among people? At what point does government go too far?

Answer: the more power you get, the more painful the government takes away from you. When they take fully control over everything.

5. In what ways is there tension between equality and opportunity in our contry today?

Answer: somebody sneaks across the border, come here illegally, can't pay taxes, and men/women's rights

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