Harrison Bergeron
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Lesson duration is: 45 minItems in this lesson
Slide 1 - Slide
Slide 2 - Slide
How do you define
equality?
equality?
Slide 3 - Mind map
What will society be
like in 2081?
like in 2081?
Slide 4 - Mind map
Slide 5 - Slide
Are the citizens of the United States in 2081 (setting of H.B.) truly "equal"?
Slide 6 - Mind map
How about citizens today?
Slide 7 - Mind map
Did Harrison's rebellion
accomplish anything?
accomplish anything?
Slide 8 - Open question
Why was Harrison able to break the basic laws of gravity after freeing himself from handicaps?
Slide 9 - Open question
Why aren't George and Hazel more affected by what they see happening to their son on TV?
Slide 10 - Open question
What kind of atmosphere does Vonnegut's plain language and dry tone evoke?
A
dystopian
B
utopian
C
science fiction
Slide 11 - Quiz
Which character has totally succumbed to government manipulation, believing that if things change, society would fall apart?
A
Hazel Bergeron
B
Diana Moon Glampers
C
George Bergeron
D
the unnamed cello player who just wants to be a duke
Slide 12 - Quiz
If Harrison were allowed to declare himself Emperor, how do you think he would have changed society? Would it have been better, worse, or the same? Support your claim with evidence from the story.
