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Harrison Bergeron Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.

Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. Studied biochemistry Enlists in the U.S. Army Battle of the Bulge inspired Slaughterhouse Five Antiwar stories & novels made an impact on his youthful audience http://www.biography.com/people/kurt-vonnegut-9520329#synopsis

Satire Definition: the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues Synonyms: mockery, ridicule, derision, scorn, caricature

Be ready to discuss the story tomorrow  As you read… Keep track of all the various “handicaps” Draw an image of Harrison Bergeron as described on page 671 Decide on what Vonnegut is satirizing Be ready to discuss the story tomorrow 