Compare And Contrast Harrison Bergeron And Everyday Use

Good stories often come from witnessing an event first hand. Emotions and feelings that have been actually experienced by the one conveying a story enhances the tale. In “Harrison Bergeron” by “Kurt Vonnegut”, the main character, Harrison, takes a risk and stands up for what he believes. Similarly, in “Everyday Use” by “Alice Walker”, Mama, an unlikely hero, finally gathers her courage and goes against her domineering daughter. Through foreshadowing, irony and characterization, both authors successfully tell their stories. Even though both authors’ stories were completely different, the message they convey is the same. “Only the bravest of individuals obeys his or her conscience”. In a world of complete equality and sameness, a