Harrison Bergeron
“Harrison Bergeron” is a 1961 short story by Kurt Vonnegut.
| “Harrison Bergeron” | |
|---|---|
| Author | Kurt Vonnegut |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Dystopia, Science fiction, political fiction |
| Published in | The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction |
| Media type | Print (magazine) |
| Publication date | 1961 |
Plot
The story set begins in the year 2081. Nobody is able to be smarter than anybody else. So people with mental disabilities wear handicaps and people who are better looking than others have to wear a face mask. Harrison being taken away by the government caused him to escape and invade the television studio in an attempt to overthrow the government. He then takes off his handicaps along with a ballerina's handicap and calls himself the Emporer and her the empress. After they dance, Diana Moon Glampers, the handicapped general walks in and kills them.
Characters
George Bergeron
is the father of Harrison Bergeron.
Harrison Bergeron
is the son of George and Hazel Bergeron, he was taken away by the government at age 14.
Hazel Bergeron
is the mother of Harrison Bergeron. She is described as having “perfectly average” strength and intelligence.
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