Understanding 'Harrison Bergeron' Themes

The video is a review of the short story 'Harrison Bergeron', a science fiction tale set in a future United States where the government enforces strict equality through handicaps. The main character, Harrison Bergeron, rebels against these measures. The video introduces the characters, including Harrison's parents, George and Hazel, and the Handicapper General, Diana Moon Glampers. It explores themes of equality and individuality, encouraging viewers to reflect on the implications of enforced equality. Students are tasked with identifying a character they relate to and analyzing their role in the story.

What genre does the short story 'Harrison Bergeron' belong to?

• Mystery

• Fantasy

• Historical Fiction

• Science Fiction

In what year is the story 'Harrison Bergeron' set?

• 2050

• 2081

• 2021

• 1984

What is the main belief of the government in 'Harrison Bergeron'?

• Wealth for all

• Equality for all

• Freedom for all

• Power for all

Who is the Handicapper General in the story?

• George Bergeron

• Hazel Bergeron

• Harrison Bergeron

• Diana Moon Glampers

What does the government use to ensure everyone is equal?

• Education

• Handicaps

• Wealth distribution

• Technology

How does Harrison Bergeron feel about the enforced equality?

• He defies it

• He is unaware of it

• He is indifferent

• He supports it

What is George Bergeron's role in the story?

• He is the main antagonist

• He is Harrison's father

• He is the Handicapper General

• He is a government official

How is Hazel Bergeron characterized in the story?

• Highly intelligent

• Very athletic

• Less intelligent

• Extremely wealthy

What theme is central to the story 'Harrison Bergeron'?

• Adventure

• Equality

• War

• Love

What are students encouraged to do after reading the story?

• Create a new ending

• Identify with a character

• Write a summary

• Draw a scene