Response Paper on “Harrison Bergeron” by Kurt Vonnegut

The short chronicle of Harrison Bergeron is something that isnt very new to me. Way back in high school, we were tasked to sympathise this in one of our Literary Circles sessions. I took a quick notion at it and particularly enjoyed how short the trading floor was. Today, having finally read a true(p) selection of interesting stories, I decided to take a deeper and much more complete look at it. I squeeze out definitely say that despite it being rather short, Harrison Bergeron was a story nevertheless oozing in meaning and symbolisms. Harrison Bergeron makes us think doubly on just how far we want to go to push for equality.In 2081, total equality is achieved but at a cost sacrificing exemption and individual skill and talent. The three main characters also symbolizes unlike types of pile who have different views toward the law set by the Handicapper General. George Bergeron to me was slightly much your average Joe. Despite him being blessed with substantial intelligence, he simply decides to get by and observe all the rules properly, being surfeit with the system and afraid of consequences. Hazel Bergeron on the other hand, was really just an oblivious girl in a place where oblivious and unmindful(predicate) was the new average.She had nothing special to offer, therefore was never level(p) handicapped. Her obliviousness and outright stupidity simply shadows over her kindness and good intentions. And finally, Harrison Bergeron, who was the perfect specimen. He literally had it all, which made the government fear him and did everything in its power to contain him. Harrison wanted to showcase his abilities to the world and this ultimately conduct to his death. With this, we are shown that superiority amongst others will not be tolerated.To end, I tincture the alike(p) this story faces us with a dilemma, whether to simply get by, and active with rules and laws that are clearly unfair and wrong or be like Harrison, who is condemned for being the gifted and talent-laden man that he truly was. Id also like to point out how this story takes on a completely different angle as a slight jab to faulty governments. Vonnegut whitethorn just be trying to show us how the government tries to mince and ultimately, censor our very thoughts and ideas, hence limiting our potential to grow and bring into being more aware and active with regards to such issues.