Freshman Summer Reading Equality is something that you’ll find most difficult to find a proper balance of. On one side of the scale, there is the type shown in “Harrison Bergeron” where equality has taken a more literal tone with the usage of handicaps to make everyone equal. And on the other side, you’ll find the world of the “Incredibles” where only certain people are gifted with superhuman abilities. Now these two stories can help us find what the true meaning of equality is, by showing us two drastically different perspectives and help us develop our own meaning.
First off, in the world of “Harrison Bergeron”, handicaps are used to restrict individuality in an almost humorous manner. To quote the story, “Nobody was smarter than anybody else. Nobody was better looking than anybody else. Nobody was stronger or quicker than anybody else.” As an example, people who are too good looking are forced to wear masks and those who are too intelligent are forced to wear “handicap radios” which disrupts the users’ train of thought every 20 seconds. Individuality and anything making you unique or special is seemingly non-existent. This …show more content…
And the main villain of the “Incredibles” Syndrome, notices this issue after being rejected as a sidekick by his favorite superhero. His plan is to give everyone superpowers, so having powers will no longer be a unique trait. To quote Syndrome, “And when everyone's super, no one will be.” The moral of the “Incredibles” is that people’s talents and strengths should be celebrated not concealed. “Incredibles” pokes fun at “Herd Morality”, an idea made by Nietzsche that society demonizes those with special talents in favor of gratifying those without said abilities. The protagonist of the film, “Mr. Incredible” even says that society, “keeps inventing new ways to celebrate mediocrity”, rather than celebrating talents and
First off, in the world of “Harrison Bergeron”, handicaps are used to restrict individuality in an almost humorous manner. To quote the story, “Nobody was smarter than anybody else. Nobody was better looking than anybody else. Nobody was stronger or quicker than anybody else.” As an example, people who are too good looking are forced to wear masks and those who are too intelligent are forced to wear “handicap radios” which disrupts the users’ train of thought every 20 seconds. Individuality and anything making you unique or special is seemingly non-existent. This …show more content…
And the main villain of the “Incredibles” Syndrome, notices this issue after being rejected as a sidekick by his favorite superhero. His plan is to give everyone superpowers, so having powers will no longer be a unique trait. To quote Syndrome, “And when everyone's super, no one will be.” The moral of the “Incredibles” is that people’s talents and strengths should be celebrated not concealed. “Incredibles” pokes fun at “Herd Morality”, an idea made by Nietzsche that society demonizes those with special talents in favor of gratifying those without said abilities. The protagonist of the film, “Mr. Incredible” even says that society, “keeps inventing new ways to celebrate mediocrity”, rather than celebrating talents and