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    In the story Harrison Bergeron the idea of equality is taken a bit to far. The world has transformed into a dystopia, set in the year 2081. In this country sized cult the people have had their minds alienated with the idea that any of the nations basic rights are toxic or if the idea spread out it would mean the end of their so called perfect society. Even with the citizens of the united states brainwashed one name keeps popping up, Harrison Bergeron. With almost every handicap known to man…

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    How would it would feel if all talents, strengths, and happiness were taken away and everyday life was limited? In the short story “Harrison Bergeron” by Kurt Vonnegut, people live in a dystopian society. The government takes over and makes everyone equal, but not in a good way. The government’s definition of “equal” is making everyone exactly the same. The people that have a certain talent or strength have to wear different types of handicaps. Many people have to wear different types of gadgets…

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    without being unfair to some.” I agree with Gibbs because she claims that it is hard to be completely fair and equal to everyone without being unfair to some and adds to the argument that equality is unrealistic. This is exemplified in the short story Harrison Bergeron and the impact of the Indian Caste Reservation System in my parent’s lives.…

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    Diana-Moon Glampers, or as other people call her, the handicapper general has defeated the world’s most intelligent and athletic man, in the year 2081. Harrison Bergeron was killed by Diana-Moon Glampers. His annihilation was caused by a one pull of the trigger of Diana’s double barreled shotgun, and it spurted out its lethal bullets. Collapsed in ease, Harrison plummeted to demise. This tragic death was caught on live television news, where millions of people are watching. Of course, his…

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    punish you sometimes it would end with death. If any body was against the government they would be in jail. As in a short story Harrison Bergeron in his story who was written by the author he was described as fighting for people basically inferring he wanted to fight for people true strengths for what they can become and how really the government was treating them. Harrison…

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    In the story, when Harrison Bergeron escapes prison, he goes to the dance studio. He demands an empress to dance with him. He tears the handicaps off of the empress and himself. Tearing off a handicap is illegal because everyone has to be exactly the same, and some people…

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    The fantasy adventure film directed by Joe Wright and written by Jason Fuchs, maybe telling again the story of J.M. Barrie's classic tale, but in the flick, 'The Wolverine' actor Hugh Jackman and his band of buccaneers lead an exciting chorus of 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' by the American rock band that was formed by singer and guitarist Kurt Cobain - Nirvana. The Australian actor and producer Hugh Jackman, who plays as the wicked and cruel pirate in the Pan film, 'Blackbeard,' took some of his…

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    Benjamin Harrison Outline

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    Benjamin Harrison Benjamin Harrison is best known as the 23rd president of the United States. He was the grandson of President William Henry Harrison. He was born on August 20, 1833, in North Bend, Ohio. He came from a prominent Virginia family and was the grandson of U.S. President William Henry Harrison. Harrison was elected to the presidency in 1888, ousting Grover Cleveland. He lost the presidency to Cleveland a tumultuous four years later. Harrison died at his home in Indianapolis,…

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    tattered building, that looked like a huge airplane hangar, and once the house of the very popular Long Island Ducks hockey team, and the semi-popular New York Nets. It was also visited (separately) by - my personal acquaintance— then campaigning— John Kennedy, and Tricky Dick slithered in the same year. {By the way, the…

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    Snarky Puppy's Rpk

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    Snarky Puppy’s RPK: https://www.reverbnation.com/snarkypuppy Snarky Puppy’s RPK was a bit long for their summary of their band, but that is due to how popular the band is. They are a world class, Grammy-winning band that tours all the time. In their Bio they tell the reader who is in their band and who each of the members have worked with, like Shaun Martin who has worked with renowned R&B singer Erykah Badu. Their bio shows that they are an influential band in this era. They also tell the…

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