Harrison Bergeron Dictatorship Analysis

Sometimes a utopia can be a dictatorship in disguise. Therefore, in Harrison Bergeron’s world it is a dystopian dictatorship. In actuality, it is a dictatorship which is a form of government where a group of countries (or Country) is ruled by a small group or political entity, and exercised through various mechanisms to ensure the entity's power remains strong. In the short story “Harrison Bergeron” written by Kurt Vonnegut the people live in a utopia, but in comparison to the United states it is actually a dystopia and a modern day dictatorship.

Harrison Bergeron’s world is compared to a modern day dictatorship. In a dictatorship, a country is ruled by a small group of political entities. In the short story their political entity is made up

His world is a dystopia because the people in the story are living in fear. But in a utopia everyone is suppose to be happy and it is supposed to be perfect for everyone. In their world every one is miserable and no one is free to do what they wish. George can not come home and enjoy an ice cold beer without hearing that dreadful ringing sound in his ear from his handicap. The people are so tired of these handicaps they are trying to figure out ways to relive themselves. Hazel said “If there was just some way we could make a little hole in the bottom of the bag, and just take out a few of them lead balls” (Vonnegut.p2). To make the situation worst, their entertainment has to be handicapped as well, so they would not make anyone feel bad about themselves. They have masks on their faces and weight around their ankles. If they are truly a utopia they would push their citizens toward success instead of holding them back with these torcher methods. The government has some of the citizens thinking if they take their handicaps off then things will go back to the old ways. “If I tried to get away with it,” said George, “then other people would get away with it and pretty soon we would be right back to the dark ages again, with everybody competing against everybody else” (Vonnegut.p3). The people hate being held back form their true potential. That is why Harrison rebels, because his is tired of getting held back form greatness. In conclusion Harrison’s world is the total opposite of a utopia.

In conclusion in the short story “Harrison Bergeron” written by Kurt Vonnegut the people live in a modern day dictatorship and is a dystopia compared to the United sates. Their government is like a true dictatorship because they ensure that the government does not lose any power. His world is a dystopia because no one is happy. A utopian society is suppose to bring everyone happiness. Their government has pulled the lams skin over their eyes, and making