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What is the main theme of the text 'Harrison Bergeron'?
What is the main theme of the text 'Harrison Bergeron'?
- The importance of individuality in a society
- The benefits of extreme equality in society
- The danger of extreme equality enforced by the government (correct)
- The need for stricter government control
What is the purpose of the handicaps imposed on the characters in 'Harrison Bergeron'?
What is the purpose of the handicaps imposed on the characters in 'Harrison Bergeron'?
- To make everyone equal in abilities
- To highlight the value of diversity
- To encourage competition and innovation
- To ensure no one stands out from the rest (correct)
What is the role of the character Harrison Bergeron in the story?
What is the role of the character Harrison Bergeron in the story?
- To symbolize the fight against oppressive equality (correct)
- To represent the ideal of enforced equality
- To embody the value of conformity
- To showcase the benefits of government control
Flashcards
Main theme of 'Harrison Bergeron'?
Main theme of 'Harrison Bergeron'?
The danger of extreme equality enforced by the government.
Purpose of handicaps?
Purpose of handicaps?
To ensure no one stands out from the rest, suppressing individual strengths and talents.
Role of Harrison Bergeron?
Role of Harrison Bergeron?
He symbolizes the fight against oppressive equality, rebelling against the enforced handicaps.
