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He called the cops but his mom didn't press any charges even though she went the hospital. Although she did break up with Bear Rafe and Georgina were both glad of the decision that her mom makes but the didn't say it. So then he has to have meeting with his mom and the principal he said that he was expelled from his school for the rest of the school year, although his English teacher was impressed by his art skills that she suggested an art school. His mom and Rafe took the suggestion and for the first time he’s excited for school.
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Harrison Bergeron is the main character in the story. He’s the son of George and Hazel Bergeron, the other character that are placed in the story. Harrison, fourteen years old of age and seven feet tall, seems to be the most special model of human species produced. He’s absurdly strong, a dancer who broke out of prison and proclaims himself as emperor. Harrison couldn’t succeed in overthrowing the government, and if he couldn’t, no one can. The parents of Harrison are nothing compared to him. The father, George, to counteract his physical strength, he must wear weights around his neck. He’s also a very intelligent man who must wear a radio that prohibits him from thinking deeply. The difference about him and his son is that George isn’t bold, he believes in obeying the law.
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