With whom do you think Vonnegut sympathizes in "Harrison Bergeron"? Does he present Harrison as a hero, or is the story hero-less? Why?

Vonnegut's short story depicts the dangers of
complete uniformity and cultivating anwhere talented and extraordinary humans are oppressed for
the sake of equality. Given Vonnegut's underlying message, he creates sympathy for , George, the
talented ballerinas, and even Hazel (who has average intelligence and can only think in short
bursts).

By illustrating the torturous tiny ear radio that blasts loud noises
in George's head every twenty seconds, the reader sympathizes with his difficult experience; the
reader can imagine how annoying and painful his government-issued handicap must feel. The reader
also sympathizes with Harrison Bergeron because he is an extraordinary young man who is forced
to wear cumbersome handicaps and lives an oppressed life.

While there are
certainly aspects of Harrison's situation that make him a sympathetic character, he is also
portrayed as a confident, authoritative, and ambitious young man. Upon further examination,
Harrison's arrest was justifiedas he immediately attempts to usurp power once he escapes from
prison. Harrison's actions guide the reader to second-guess the government's oppressive
policy.

Regardless of Harrison's questionable intentions, one could argue
that Vonnegut creates the most sympathy for George and Hazel. The readers sympathize with George
and Hazel because they long for their child, and Hazel cannot remember witnessing the tragic
death of her son. George cannot even reminisce about Harrison, which is extremely sad and
creates sympathy for his character. The government's policy requiring complete uniformity ruins
George and Hazel's relationship with their son and prevents them from thinking deeply about his
absence.