Harrison Bergeron Literary Analysis
In the dystopian short story, “Harrison Bergeron” by Kurt Vonnegut, the setting is based on achieving a society where everyone is equal in looks and talent. In order to limit people’s talents and looks, there are handicaps such as sacks to weigh people down, masks to cover pretty faces, and earpieces to distract people with a high intellectual ability. George and Hazel Bergeron’s son, Harrison, is redeemed as a dangerous person for being incredibly strong, smart, and handsome. When Harrison escapes prison and flees to a public area, he attempts to inspire people and tries to live in the past by creating a grande performance. He is later shot by the Handicapper General. This story is an example of dystopian literature because of the characters