Harrison Bergeron: A Threat To Society

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In the story “Harrison Bergeron” the year is 2081. Everyone is finally equal and at peace, but one person by the name of Harrison Bergeron becomes a threat to that peace. Being a threat to that peace he is considered a danger to society. Harrison is considered a danger to society not a hero because he is ruining the peace and equality everyone has finally achieved.
The first piece of evidence that shows Harrison Bergeron is a danger not a hero to society is that when he came upon the stage he was being very rude and demanding “ ‘I am the Emperor!’ cried Harrison. ‘Do you hear? I am the Emperor! Everybody must do what I say at once!’ “. This shows that he is to demanding to the people he is trying to get to listen to him.
Furthermore, the second

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