Examples Of Dystopia In Harrison Bergeron

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Imagine living in a dystopian society? In the story "Harrison Bergeron" by K.V., Jr is about a 14 year-old boy who lives in a society where nobody is allowed to reach their full potential. Harrison Bergeron is a hero. For example, "Harrison smashed his headphones and spectacles against the wall," from page 114. He wants to be a normal person again where he can be free with out handicaps and have everyone be able to live in a utopian society. Another example is, "Harrison plucked the mental cap from her ear, snapped off her physical handicaps..." exerted from page 114. This shows that he is wiling to help anybody and to break the status quo to create a better society. Harrison Bergeron is a hero in this story. He was 14 years old when