William Henry Harrison

Visualize living in the most unsuitable society where the government monitors and controls everything that a citizen does; a society in which a citizen has no mind of their own. A universe in which any action to taken against the government can result in a punishment of isolation, torture, or even death. There is no independence, no freedom, and no personal thought. It is often rampant with poverty, diseases, and filth. A society where your career and social status are…

completely misguided American goal of equal distribution be attained. I see my story, Harrison Bergeron as a prediction of what America will become if such ridiculous goals of political correctness and complete equality continue to be allowed to proliferate. A society that prizes a calm, ignorant happiness above art and intelligence will be doomed to a lack of intelligence, creative ability, and passion. Harrison Bergeron should be interpreted as a warning. It’s a hint at what happens when a…

Extended Essay English Language and Literature “To what extent did The Velvet Underground & Nico's 'Banana album' relate the social, political and cultural landscape of its time and how?” Arthur Vandervoort: (Candidate Number) Supervisor: Jonathan Jones Session: May 2015 Word Count: Citation Style: Chicago Abstract: Table of Contents Page 1 Title Page 2 Abstract 3 Table of Contents 4 Introduction 5 “Not since the Titanic ran into that iceberg has there been such a collision as…

On the road to success, what takes the wheel: time or talent? In the “10,000-Hour Rule”, Malcolm Gladwell argues that innate talent is not the biggest factor in success, but rather the amount practiced and the opportunities given. To prove his point, he refers to the Beatles, a rock band that became famous in the 1960s, and how they went through other experiences and challenges within their career that developed them into what they were. These experiences forced them to go through extremely…

Comparison Essay on 2 B R 0 2 B and The Lottery By: Aashish Ramanlal Can a perfect society exist? This is the simple question curving the backbone of every dystopian story. 2 B R 0 2 B written by Kurt Vonnegut Jr and The Lottery written by Shirley Jackson are both short dystopian stories that explore different types of worlds and whether or not a utopia can exist. An outstanding theme in 2 B R 0 2 B is whether or not authoritarian government control is a good thing. A quote that portrays…

and seven feet tall, Harrison seems to be the most advanced model the human species can produce. He is a genius who is also absurdly strong, a dancer who can also break out of prison, and a self-proclaimed emperor. If Harrison can’t succeed in overthrowing the government, Vonnegut suggests, no one can. Harrison’s assassination on live television means that the last, best hope of Americans has failed and there is no longer any chance of escaping the laws of equality. Harrison is strong, and…

It was a snowy day on February 7, 1964 as the plane touched down at JFK airport in New York City. The Beatles had arrived in America to perform on the Ed Sullivan Show. More than one third of United States population had gathered round their black and white television sets to see this band from England. Unfortunately, two University of Mississippi students heading back to campus, one Cecil Brown, and his roommate came to the sudden realization that they would miss the show. The pair, both…

equality, the element of freedom in those same societies becomes forfeited. In Harrison Bergeron, author Kurt Vonnegut forewarns the world about the quest for equality. In his story, he cautions Americans about the dangers of creating an equalitarian society, whereby citizens aim to create a place where all people are equal despite sacrificing their freedom, and individuality to the state. The satirical work, Harrison Bergeron, is a work of science of fiction that takes place 120 years into…

Equality In the short story, “Harrison Bergeron” by Kurt Vonnegut Jr., the author explores the idea of equality within mankind. Most of the characters get forced into equality by getting handicapped and masked. In theory, the idea of striving for equality may seem like the perfect society, but once everything is said and done, it turns out that equality is not an ideal situation. In the process of creating forced equality, everyone gets weighed down to the weakest link. Kurt Vonnegut Jr.…

Kurt Cobain, an American singer and songwriter, with his band,”Nirvana” became one of the biggest acts of the 90’s. With his contrasting singing style using soft melodies with loud violent choruses, he swooned audiences across the world with his angsty and heartfelt music. Kurt started in Seattle, Washington where he created a new genre of rock called/labeled Grunge. Kurt came from an era when rock and roll had a very produced and polished sound, full of emotion and a hunger to jam, Kurt broke…