The
ideals of society in Vonnegut's future America focus on establishing a uniform society, where
every citizen is completely equal in all facets of life. The 211th, 212th, and 213th Amendments
to the Constitution require that every citizen is completely equal, which is accomplished by
handicapping highly-talented, intelligent, and athletic people by making them wear cumbersome
weights and loud devices that block their thoughts. The conflict between the
ideals of society and the realities of the citizens involves the oppressive nature of the
handicaps and the harsh punishments talented individuals endure on an everyday
basis. In order for America's society to be completely equal, many talented,
intelligent, beautiful people must suffer. Citizens likeare imprisoned at young ages
and...
Wednesday, 23 July 2008
In the story "Harrison Bergon," how does Harrison convey the conflict between the ideals of society and the realities of the actual people?
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