Harrison Bergeron
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Kurt Vonnegut
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Introduction
Intro
Plot Summary
Plot
Summary & Analysis
Themes
All Themes
Equality vs. Individualism
Media and Ideology
Dissent vs. Authority
The Power of the Arts
Quotes
Characters
All Characters
Harrison Bergeron
George Bergeron
Hazel Bergeron
Ballerina/Empress
Diana Moon Glampers (Handicapper General)
Symbols
All Symbols
Handicap Devices
Lit Devices
All Literary Devices
Foreshadowing
Genre
Imagery
Irony
Metaphors
Mood
Motifs
Satire
Setting
Similes
Situational Irony
Style
Tone
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