Harrison Bergeron, And The Stolen Party: An Analysis

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What many humans strive for is the concept of equality. Equality can be defined as regardless of differences, species and groups all having the same rights and being treated fairly. In a perfect world, everyone is equal and there are no conflicts based on discrimination, but is that even achievable? Based on the short stories Harrison Bergeron by Kurt Vonnegut, Totem by Thomas King, and The Stolen Party by Liliana Heker combined can suggest that the perfect idea of equality with zero conflict is unachievable, no matter what lengths the government or you take when there always will be people opposing those solutions. Society can attempt to create equality or try to tear down the idea of it, but there will always be people who will oppose it …show more content…

In Harrison Bergeron, it is a dystopian story where everyone is created equal, for example, a quote from the story states “He was required by law to wear it at all times. It was tuned to a government transmitter. Every twenty seconds or so, the transmitter would send out some sharp noise to keep people like George from taking unfair advantage of their brains.” The techniques the governments use are ridiculous considering the government is making different items to restrain different skills people have. The cliche that everyone is unique with their talents is correct, and we shouldn’t be held back and become the same. In the story, Harrison Bergeron creates many conflicts broadcast on television, such as breaking out of prison and causing a scene at a studio full of ballerinas. The point of his character is to show that there will be people who oppose the techniques used to achieve equality, and those people could seek a revolution. The story’s theme revolves heavily around equality, telling the readers that no matter what lengths the government takes to create equality, there will be those who are against those

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