Harrison Bergeron

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What is the main theme of 'Harrison Bergeron'?

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The main theme is the dangers of enforced equality and the loss of individuality.

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Who is the author of 'Harrison Bergeron'?

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Kurt Vonnegut.

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What year does 'Harrison Bergeron' take place in?

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The story is set in a dystopian future.

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What are the handicaps used in 'Harrison Bergeron'?

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Handicaps are physical and mental restrictions imposed to ensure everyone is equal.

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What handicap does George Bergeron wear?

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George wears a heavy bag of birdshot to weigh him down.

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How does the government enforce equality in 'Harrison Bergeron'?

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The government uses physical and mental handicaps to suppress individual abilities.

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What happens to Harrison Bergeron in the story?

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Harrison is arrested for attempting to rebel against the government's restrictions.

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What is the significance of the character Diana Moon Glampers?

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Diana Moon Glampers is the Handicapper General who enforces the laws of equality.

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How do George and Hazel react to their son's death?

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They have no recollection of it due to their handicaps.

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What does Harrison do during his brief rebellion?

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Harrison removes his handicaps and declares himself an emperor.