Harrison Bergeron Plot

What is the exposition (introduction) of Harrison Bergeron?

• In April, 14-year-old Harrison is taken from his parents for plotting to overthrow the government.

• The year is 2081 and everyone is completely equal.

• George has great intelligence, but he is limited due to his handicaps.

• The Handicapper general kills Harrison and the ballerina he dances with.

What is the climax of Harrison Bergeron?

• The year is 2081 and everyone is society is equal.

• Total equality is not worth striving for because the outcomes can be dangerous.

• Harrison bursts into the studio and declares himself the emperor and the ballerina the empress.

• The ballerina joins Harrison in a dance and kiss.

What is the theme of the story?

• Total equality is not worth striving for since it can have adverse effects.

• Man vs. society

• Harrison declares himself as emperor and the ballerina as the empress.

• Silence is deadly

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the resolution of the story Harrison Bergeron?

• George thinks about his son, but his handicap causes him to lose his train of thought.

• One of the ballerinas interrupts the TV program to announce a new bulletin of Harrison's escape.

• The Handicapper General comes into the studio and emotionlessly kills Harrison and the ballerina.

• Society returns to normal and George and Hazel do not recall what has happened.

The rising action/s of Harrison Bergeron is/are...

• George has great intelligence, but he cannot use it due to his handicaps.

• George begins to think about his son, but loses his train of thought due to his handicap, as does two ballerinas.

• One of the ballerinas interrupts the TV program for a news bulletin warning of Harrison's escape.

• The Handicapper General comes into the studio and emotionlessly kills Harrison and the ballerina.

What is the falling action of Harrison Bergeron?

• A ballerina joins him in a dance as the music plays.

• The Handicapper General comes into the studio and emotionlessly kills Harrison and the ballerina.

• In April, 14-year old Harrison was taken away from George and Hazel for plotting to overthrow the government.

• The year is 2081 and everyone is created equally.