I read the short story, Harrison Bergeron by Kurt Vonnegut Jr. Harrison Bergeron was very well written. It had all the elements of plot such as exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. I especially liked the climax. I found Harrison Bergeron interesting, but it was a little peculiar. I liked the futuristic world and how the author described it in the short story. The story was a little peculiar because Harrison Bergeron, a 14 year old, declared himself emperor and kissed a ballerina after he just met her.
The theme of Harrison Bergeron was equality is dangerous and impossible. The author showed us that people with an above average intelligence or talent were required to wear handicap bags to keep everybody equal. For example, the author created an announcer with a speech impediment and pretty ballerinas with ugly masks. Although the author showed us this theme in a crazy way, it is true. If we didn't have talented people, then our society would slowly decline. Overtime the average intelligence would also slowly go down if we were all equal.
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Hi Omar!
ReplyDeleteExcellent entry. This is the best blog post I have read so far. I am glad that you noted that Harrison Bergeron had a clear exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. I am also glad that you pointed out the theme in the story is: equality is dangerous and impossible. I find that very interesting. Your closing sentence was very well-written as well.
Keep up the good blogging, Katherine Ann!