Critiques Of American Society In Science Fiction [EVOLUTION IS FAKE]

Which of the following excerpts from "Harrison Bergeron" best illustrates irony? "If you see this boy," said the ballerina, "do not—I repeat, do not—try to reason with him." "He is a genius and an athlete, is under-handicapped, and should be regarded as extremely dangerous." "My God—" said George, "that must be Harrison!" "Gee—I could tell that one was a doozy," said Hazel.

Based on "Harrison Bergeron," which statement would Kurt Vonnegut most likely support? Achieving absolute and literal equality requires the suppression of individuality. Maintaining a stable society necessitates strict obedience to laws and rules. Trying one's best at any particular task is as good as achieving success. Developing new technologies brings positive advancements to a society.

Read the excerpt from "Harrison Bergeron." "That's all right—" Hazel said of the announcer, "he tried. That's the big thing. He tried to do the best he could with what God gave him. He should get a nice raise for trying so hard." How do Hazel's comments help Vonnegut develop his critique of American society? They illustrate the absurdity of trying to make everyone equal. They emphasize the importance of having compassion for others. They emphasize the importance of doing one's best. They illustrate the need for laws that enforce equality.

Which condition is considered most dangerous by George and Hazel Bergeron in "Harrison Bergeron"? conformity handicap equality competition

Read the excerpt from "Harrison Bergeron." The year was 2081, and everybody was finally equal. They weren't only equal before God and the law. They were equal every which way. Nobody was smarter than anybody else. Nobody was better looking than anybody else. Nobody was stronger or quicker than anybody else. All this equality was due to the 211th, 212th, and 213th Amendments to the Constitution, and to the unceasing vigilance of agents of the United States Handicapper General. The author is describing a society that is uniform. fair. competitive. free.

In "Harrison Bergeron," why is Harrison Bergeron's character considered a danger to society? He is physically and intellectually superior to others and threatens their sense of equality. He calls himself the Emperor and has constructed a detailed plot to overthrow the government. He breaks into the studio and kidnaps a ballerina. He is able to easily remove his physical handicaps.

Read the excerpt from "Harrison Bergeron." "I am the Emperor!" cried Harrison. "Do you hear? I am the Emperor! Everybody must do what I say at once!" He stamped his foot and the studio shook. "Even as I stand here—" he bellowed, "crippled, hobbled, sickened—I am a greater ruler than any man who ever lived! Now watch me become what I can become!" What do Harrison's words and actions reveal about his character? He wants to become like the Handicapper General and have absolute power. He wants to rebel against the law and show off his superior gifts. He wants to force everyone to appreciate music and dancing. He wants to make the people watching television fear for their lives.

Read the excerpt from "Harrison Bergeron." "I think I'd make a good Handicapper General." "Good as anybody else," said George. "Who knows better'n I do what normal is?" said Hazel. How does the dialogue develop Hazel's character? It depicts her as a round character because she is looking to change her career. It depicts her as a flat character because she represents the stereotype of perfectly average intelligence. It depicts her as a round character because she is good at something, which makes her better than her peers. It depicts her as a flat character because she is unclear about what normal means.

Read the excerpt from "Harrison Bergeron." The musicians scrambled back into their chairs, and Harrison stripped them of their handicaps, too. "Play your best," he told them, "and I'll make you barons and dukes and earls." The music began. It was normal at first—cheap, silly, false. But Harrison snatched two musicians from their chairs, waved them like batons as he sang the music as he wanted it played. He slammed them back into their chairs. How does Vonnegut use irony in this excerpt? The musicians are described as the opposite of what is expected. The normal music is described as the opposite of what is expected. Harrison's actions contradict his character. Harrison's words contradict his character.

Read the excerpt from "Harrison Bergeron." He tried to think a little about the ballerinas. They weren't really very good—no better than anybody else would have been, anyway. They were burdened with sash-weights and bags of birdshot, and their faces were masked, so that no one, seeing a free and graceful gesture or a pretty face, would feel like something the cat drug in. George was toying with the vague notion that maybe dancers shouldn't be handicapped. This excerpt best illustrates Kurt Vonnegut's message that everyone in a society should have equal talent and beauty. advances in technology should be closely monitored. television viewing limits individual thought and creativity. absolute equality prevents personal freedoms of expression.