Kurt Vonnegut's Short Stories

Harrison Bergeron

Suppose the characters in "Harrison Bergeron" each represent someone or something. Make a list of the characters and who/what they may represent or symbolize?

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Harrison represents what could be if humans are left to fulfill their destiny. He represents the apex of masculine humanity. The ballerina represents the apex of feminine humanity. The other characters represent the very limiting status quo of the controlled society.

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