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Pros And Cons Of Harrison Bergeron
Is Harrison Bergeron a hero or a danger to society?

He ripped the handicaps as if they were a celery stick. In a dystopian world where everyone was equal in every way possible, Harrison is stuck in jail for suspicion of overthrowing the government and is the most handicapped person in society for all his natural skills. In the scene where Harrison was on the stage and he tore his straps for his handicaps apart. With this strength, he is a danger to society and his skill from escaping the most secure state prison. He even had influence over people like the ballerina that stood up and danced with him. When someone has influence over other people, they can control people and they can be a threat to society. Harrison Bergeron is a danger to society.

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