Kurt Vonnegut's Short Stories

What is the simile Vonnegut uses when he describes George Bergeron's thoughts. Explain whats compelling about the use of the particular simile. What can the reader infer from the use of this simile?

Harrison Bergeron

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A buzzer sounded in George's head. His thoughts fled in panic, like bandits from a burglar alarm.

From the text we can infer that the buzzer was instantaneous and shocking..... a noise that demanded immediate.

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