Harrison Bergeron

Harrison Bergeron 
by Kurt Vonnegut Jr.
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Harrison Bergeron 
by Kurt Vonnegut Jr.

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Harrison Bergeron 




https://wordwall.net/play/22513/497/541

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How do you define equality?

Slide 3 - Mind map

What might society be
like in 2081?

Slide 4 - Mind map

Harrison Bergeron 
Literature reader pp. 15-21

Slide 5 - Slide

Are the citizens of the United States in 2081 (setting of H.B.) truly "equal"?

Slide 6 - Mind map

How about citizens today?

Slide 7 - Mind map

Did Harrison's rebellion
accomplish anything?

Slide 8 - Open question

Why was Harrison able to break the basic laws of gravity after freeing himself from handicaps?

Slide 9 - Open question

Why aren't George and Hazel more affected by what they see happening to their son on TV?

Slide 10 - Open question

What kind of atmosphere does Vonnegut's plain language and dry tone evoke?
A
dystopian
B
utopian
C
science fiction

Slide 11 - Quiz

Which character has totally succumbed to government manipulation, believing that if things change, society would fall apart?

A
Hazel Bergeron
B
Diana Moon Glampers
C
George Bergeron
D
the unnamed cello player who just wants to be a duke

Slide 12 - Quiz

If Harrison were allowed to declare himself Emperor, how do you think he would have changed society? Would it have been better, worse, or the same? Support your claim with evidence from the story.

Slide 13 - Open question

Slide 14 - Video