Harrison Bergeron Questions
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1. Reread lines 1-17 on pg. 38 list 3 details about their society. What is your opinion of their society?
2. In what ways are George and Hazel more like robots than humans? Why do you think this is?
3. How would you describe the government in 2081 according to this story? Provide an example from the text.
4. What does it tell you about the world that Harrison lives in if his mother has "average" intelligence and that means she cannot remember anything or think too long about anything?
5. How does the ballerina change from the beginning to the end of the story? How do you know? (a. the author tells you b. her actions c. what other characters say about her?
6. What does the fact that Harrison is able to influence people tell you about how he is a threat to the government?
7. Why does the government want everyone to wear handicaps?
8. How would you describe George and Hazel's reaction to their son's death? Why is their reaction like this?
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