Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Discussion Qusetions-Harrison Bergeron

  1. What is the theme of the story?
  1. What do you think Harrison’s rebellion reveals about his character and values? Support your opinion with references to the text.
  2. What conclusions can you draw about the society in which the characters live
  3. What do you think Vonnegut might be trying to say about today’s society and the role a government can play in achieving equality among people? At what point does government go too far?
  4. In what ways is there tension between equality and opportunity in our country today?

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