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Harrison Bergeron Text Questions 1. Citing examples from the text, what can you infer about the type of government in existence in the year 2081?
2. What are some human qualities the author highlights as characteristics that would give one person an "unfair advantage" over someone else? What did the U.S. Handicapper General do to counter these traits in order to establish equality amongst all? Cite specific examples from the text.
3. How does Harrison's rebellion reveal his character and his values? Support your opinion with evidence from the text.
4. Identify some figurative language in the description of the scene with Harrison and the dancing ballerina. Cite two sentences from the text.
5. What do you think Vonnegut might be trying to say about today's society and the role a government can play in achieving equality among people? Use examples from the story to support your opinion.