The short story “Harrison Bergeron” begins in the year 2081 where everyone is totally equal. Three main characters are the married couple, Hazel and George Bergeron, and their son Harrison. Harrison was taken away by the Handicapper General men, due to his extraordinary intelligence and strength. In the story, we start with Hazel and George watching ballerinas on the tv. George is struck twice by his ‘handicap’ a device that interrupts his thoughts so he is as normal as everyone else. Suddenly, a news bulletin interrupts the show on the television, saying that the couples son, Harrison, has escaped prison. As it’s read, Harrison enters the dance studio where the ballerina’s are, and declares himself the ‘Emperor’. He chooses the most beautiful
