Kurt Vonnegut’s dramatic, science fiction story, “Harrison Bergeron” takes place in the year 2081 when the world achieved equality. Harrisons quick development and ability to outgrow all of the government's “handicaps” took everyone around him by surprise. He was the best looking, smartest, and most fit person around. Harrison was locked up in jail for being accused of planning to overthrow the government. One theme emerging in the story is continues change is needed in society.
In the beginning of the story, Kurt Vonnegut described events in 2081. He explained how equality was made because society thought it would be a more fair lifestyle. The government gave their citizens handicaps when they were more developed. This could mean they were
In the beginning of the story, Kurt Vonnegut described events in 2081. He explained how equality was made because society thought it would be a more fair lifestyle. The government gave their citizens handicaps when they were more developed. This could mean they were