"Harrison Bergeron" is a short story about a is set to a society where everyone is considered equal, one where someone can never be better than anyone. If someone is smarter than everyone else, they have to wear special earpieces that distract the brain from being used to the full potential. If someone is better looking than everyone else, that person would have to wear a mask. It is a world where equality has a much deeper effect.
This story stood out to me because it takes the concept of equality, one which everyone is so used to, and takes it to the extreme. The world that takes place in this story is one without any emotion, variety, or personality. In this bland world, the character of Harrison Bergeron stands out very vividly, because he is the only person in this world who is able to be different. I think this story encourages us to be different from one another and maintain variety in personality.
I liked your explanation for the equality in Harrison Bergeron. I also thought your word choice was great.
ReplyDeleteHarrison Bergeron was a weird story. I agree that being yourself would be a lot better than being the same. The concept of equality in this story just seems terrible and dull. I liked how you shared this message into your post.
ReplyDeleteThe words you used to describe the world were great. And your main point at the ends a good touch.
ReplyDelete