Harrison Bergeron Themes

Which of the following statements are possible themes for this story? Choose three answers.

• Attempting to achieve complete equality will never work; it will make everyone unhappy and there will be no creativity.

• The government should encourage everyone to hide their differences in order to have a more peaceful and equal society.

• Forcing uniformity on people doesn't result in equality; it causes conflicts and unhappiness.

• People don't realize how important individuality is until they have what makes them different taken away.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following describes how Harrison feels about his handicaps?

• He believes they have failed to make him equal to others.

• He believes they have made him weaker than others.

• He thinks everyone but him should wear handicaps.

• He thinks they have made him stronger.

What is the result of Harrison removing his handicaps?

• Harrison inspires people to rebel against the government.

• Harrison briefly shows people what is possible without handicaps.

• Harrison's violent outburst makes the audience believe that handicaps are good.

• Harrison makes his parents proud that he stood up for what is right.

Which of the following themes best applies to the story?

• Total equality can be dangerous.

• All people should be equal under the law.

• Equality is fair to everyone.

• Resilience will pay off in the end.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The main conflict of the story is

• Harrison vs the handicaps

• Harrison vs Diana Moon Glampers

• Harrison vs society

• Society vs equality

How does Harrison’s removal of his handicaps develop the plot of the story?

• Harrison inspires people to rebel against the government.

• Harrison briefly shows people what is possible without handicaps.

• Harrison’s violent outburst makes the audience believe that handicaps are good.

• Harrison makes his parents proud that he stood up for what is right.

Which statement best expresses the author's critique of this society?

• The government should encourage everyone to hide their differences to have a more peaceful society.

• Forcing uniformity on people doesn't result in equality, but rather causes conflict and unhappiness.

• Attempting to achieve complete equality will only result in widespread conflict.

• People don't realize how important individually is until their differences are taken away.

How do the different handicaps contribute to the theme of the story?

• They show how being unique can be dangerous to yourself and the people around you.

• They emphasize how the most ordinary people are often the most valued in a society.

• They stress how the work towards achieving total equality won't be easy or pleasant.

• They illustrate how much must be done to make the most unique and talented individuals conform.

What does the dance with Harrison and the ballerina symbolize?

• freedom from limitations

• artistic creativity

• obedience to authority

• destruction of property

"Harrison Bergeron" critiques society by using humor or exaggeration which is called a _________.

• Fable

• Satire

• Drama

• Comedy