Thursday, September 9, 2010

Read "Harrison Bergeron"

Questions updated 9/9 (added 4 & 5)

After reading Vonnegut's "Harrison Bergeron," answer the following questions (in complete sentences).
  1. What conflict(s) did Harrison Bergeron have with society?

  2. How would he have organized his "empire"? (Who would have power? Who wouldn't?)

  3. Is his solution better? Why or why not? (Use the cause/effect graphic organizer below to help you plot your answer.)


  4. Why does the government "handicap" George Bergeron (Harrison's dad) but not Hazel (his mom)?

  5. Why don't Harrison's parents respond with more feeling to what they have seen on television?

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