Harrison Bergeron Dystopian

Imagine a world wanting to go forward, but only going backwards. A world where the government regulates its citizens to make sure that they are “equal” and of average standard, where if anyone dares to be above average, handicaps are forced upon them. This is the world of Harrison Bergeron, a world of dystopia, but in the meantime, will this also be the fate of America? Equality is the state of being equal in status, rights, and opportunities. Although equality is strived for everywhere in society, it does not lead to a utopia. It leads to a society that depreciates differences and uniqueness, turning it into a dystopia. In the short story “Harrison Bergeron” by Kurt Vonnegut Jr., a dystopian world is described, where people who are above average are handicapped with government transmitters, hideous masks, and bags of birdshot, ensuring that everyone is truly equal. In Megan B. Wyatt’s article, “Harrison Bergeron an Analysis and Discussion on Dystopian Themes and American Trends”, she states the notable differences and …show more content…
With our freedoms being gradually taken away, such as freedom of speech, there is no doubt that in due time, we will not even be able to talk outside without being cautious of our words. Unappreciation of differences in humanity will lead to a world where everyone is the same, jobs are the same, and dreams are the same. It will lead to world where there is no competition or the need to compete. Ignorance of the citizens will lead to the government gaining more and more power until we have a tyrannical government. Now the question is not whether or not America will become a dystopia, it is about whether or not we can stop it from