Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. “Harrison Bergeron” P. 38

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Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. “Harrison Bergeron” P. 38 Kurt Vonnegut’s story paints a picture of a society that few of us would gladly embrace, even those of us who care deeply about social equality. It thus invites us to think about the society presented, its rebellious genius, Harrison Bergeron, as well as Vonnegut’s purpose.

The Society 1. Describe Vonnegut’s America. 2. Why do you think it adopted its practices of making everyone equal in brains, beauty, and brawn? 3. Is it a good thing for people to believe that no one is better than anyone else? Would it be a good thing if, in fact, no person were better than any other person? 4. Are there positive aspects of this society?

Harrison Bergeron, the character What do you make of Harrison Bergeron himself? Is he an example of human excellence? Does he represent the American dream to “be all you can be?” Do you cheer for his success? What do you admire about Harrison? Are there aspects of his behavior that concern you? Do we have any idea of what sort of ruler he might have been? Is his desire—and his capacity—to rule an expression of the problem that made the push for equality necessary? How? Why?

“Harrison Bergeron,” the story With whom do you think Vonnegut sympathizes in the story? Does he present Harrison as a hero? Or is the story hero-less? Why? What is being satirized in this story? Why do you think Vonnegut wrote it? Is Vonnegut’s story finally a cautionary tale about the importance of freedom? Of individuality? Of excellence? Or is he aiming at something else? What is the relation between the sort of equality attained in the story and the sort of equality that you regard as most important?

Equality and the American Creed What do we owe those of our fellow citizens who are worse off through no fault of their own? What do we owe those of our fellow citizens who were dealt a poor hand of native gifts? If the two ideals—human excellence and equality—are in conflict, which one should we hold more dear? Must one be pursued at the expense of the other?

Technology and the American Character Would you object if society sought equality not by handicapping the gifted but by lifting up the not-gifted, say through genetic engineering or biotechnological enhancement?

Newton Minow In May 1961, about five months prior to the appearance of Vonnegut’s “Harrison Bergeron,” Newton Minow, then Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, gave a memorable speech, entitled “Television and the Public Interest,” which challenged his audience as follows: … I invite each of you to sit down in front of your television set when your station goes on the air and stay there, for a day, without a book, without a magazine, without a newspaper, without a profit and loss sheet or rating book to distract you. Keep your eyes glued to that set until the station signs off. I can assure you that what you will observe is a vast wasteland. You will see a procession of game shows, formula comedies about totally unbelievable families, blood and thunder, mayhem, violence, sadism, murder . . . and cartoons. And endlessly commercials—many screaming, and offending. And most of all boredom. True, you’ll see a few things you will enjoy. But they will be very, very, very few. And if you think I exaggerate, I only ask you to try it. Since 1961, TV has grown in leaps and bounds, making Americans even more addicted to it. But, has it remained the “vast wasteland,” which Vonnegut parodied, and of which Minow spoke?

Satire Assignment # 6 On your own paper, list all four parts of satire and give an example (quote) from “Harrison Bergeron” for each one. Be specific and provide a 3-4 sentence explanation for your choice. Exaggeration Reversal Incongruity Parody (What is Vonnegut parodying here?)