HARRISON BERGERON

by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.

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In "HARRISON BERGERON" by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., set in a dystopian society, the government enforces absolute equality among its citizens by implementing handicaps on those who possess above-average intelligence, strength, or beauty.

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In "HARRISON BERGERON" by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., the story takes place in a world where everyone is forced to be equal by the government. This is achieved through the use of handicap devices that limit the abilities of those who are deemed to have above-average talent. The story follows the title character, Harrison Bergeron, as he rebels against the oppressive system.

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