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Equal Society In Vonnegut's Harrison Bergeron

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The author, Vonnegut , uses characterization and word choice to warn his readers of the potential drawbacks and the dangers of a truly “equal “ society. The author conveys that there are two different types of people that live in the society: through his main characters Harrison and his parents. His word choices show the mood or the tone of the society. The author shows how individualism and conformity affect the society. Harrison Bergeron is a fourteen year old that is seven feet tall, athletic, intelligent. He is a threat to society to where he is extremely handicapped toward the point where is carrying around three hundred pounds stated on page ___ line(s)____. Harrison is a few people in the society who shows individualism and takes action
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