Harrison Bergeron
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All Themes Equality vs. Individualism Media and Ideology Dissent vs. Authority The Power of the Arts
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All Characters Harrison Bergeron George Bergeron Hazel Bergeron Ballerina/Empress Diana Moon Glampers (Handicapper General)
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All Symbols Handicap Devices
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Harrison Bergeron

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

In the world of “Harrison Bergeron,” the U.S. government requires all Americans with any above-average quality (strength, intelligence, beauty, etc.) to wear a handicapping device at all times. Designed to ensure that all Americans are…

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