John Scott Harrison

Identical twins born from the same womb may look, sound and dress the same but, twins are not the same person. When talking to young children one of the most popular questions to ask is: what are you going to be when you grow up? Responses to that question can range from police officer, fireman, doctor, or teacher. However, the answer you will not hear is I want to be like everyone else. The human race is a melting pot of diverse cultures, different physical attributes and varied mental…

difference in opinion. People have been, and still are, questioning its morals and ethics, as well as the ways through which equality can be achieved. Extreme equality can be overwhelming as well as restrict the individuality of one. In the story, “Harrison Bergeron” by Kurt Vonnegut, a scientific fiction, the idea of true and complete equality is exaggerated to its extent and thrust into a realistic background to reveal the actual truth behind this great idea and what will happen if everyone…

George Harrison was an English guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He is most famously known for being the lead guitarist in the Beatles. Known as the "Quiet One" in the band, he wrote some of their most popular songs such as “Here Comes The Sun,” “Something,” and “While My Guitar Gently Weeps.” After his success with the Beatles, he went on to have a long and successful solo career. Through Harrison 's interest in Eastern culture, he introduced the Western World to Indian mysticism, philosophy,…

Please note that while the cover is simplistic, it is intended to be as such. The novel contains a multitude of vintage photographs which are both creepy and shrouded in mystery. This was the theme I tried to capture with this CD cover. Analysis: The first reason as to why I chose this song is that the music/beat is uplifting and almost innocent, in a sense. This is reflective of the fact that all of the main characters in the novel Hollow City by Ransom Riggs are children or teenagers, an…

response with vocals and then responds with a guitar riff. The song “Help!” is also one of the more notable tracks on the album and uses call and response vocals effectively in the intro to the song. Lennon is asking for help while McCartney and Harrison respond with saying that they need someone and not just anyone. The song’s lyrics are about how Lennon needs help with something and can only call on that one special person to help him in this time of need. This song as well as many others on…

Harrison Bergeron: An Analysis One might pretend for a second that they’re trapped in a world of oppression and ironically unfair egalitarianism. This world is one that forces the smart to become mentally tormented, the beautiful to wear masks, and the strong to be weighed down in the name of equality. This world boasts a tyrannical Handicapper General as the enforcer of the laws; she punishes anyone who does not accept their constraints, and will authorize the government to seize anyone with…

story by Kurt Vonnegut, Harrison Bergeron is living in 2081, a world where everyone is equal, and becomes a well known fugitive. Due to his strength and height, he has to wear weights tied onto his body. Since he is intelligent, he was given an aid that sends sound waves every twenty seconds, and also has shaved eyebrows and a red ball on his nose to make him ugly. It was described that there was a “military neatness to the handicaps issued to strong people, but Harrison looked like a walking…

The novel, Never Let Me Go, by Kazuo Ishiguro, and the short stories, “Harrison Bergeron,” and “Who Am I This Time?” by Kurt Vonnegut, all inquire about the topic of individuality. Throughout each story, both authors refer to this subject through character experiences. In all three pieces of literature, the characters comprehension of their own individuality is an important topic that is expressed. In Never Let Me Go, Kathy’s flashbacks show the journey of Ruth, Tommy, and herself growing up as…

The concept of being a human with individual characteristics is a theme frequently found in both Never Let Me Go, a novel by Kazuo Ishiguro, and the short stories Harrison Bergeron and Who Am I This Time, written by Kurt Vonnegut. Although both take place in a future reality or incorporate futuristic technologies, the characters in the works still exhibit traits that make them human. These characteristics, which the characters were granted upon their inception, heavily influence their decisions…

civilization. Two examples of this theme, consistent across multiple readings, are: the short story “Harrison Bergeron” written by Kurt Vonnegut, and the poem “Ozymandias” by Percy Bysshe Shelly. Though the two are of different genres, and contrast in tone, upon reflection of the works, one can note that there is an underlying commonality. “Harrison Bergeron’s” satirical portrayal of a futuristic [false]…