“Harrison Bergeron” Questions
Directions: Answer the questions in complete sentences.
1. Do you feel that Harrison Bergeron acted heroically by going against the rules of the society? Why or why not?
2. What are the benefits to everyone being equal? What are the drawbacks?
3. Is it good for people to believe that no one is better than anyone else? Would it be a good thing if, in fact, no person were better than any other person? Why or why not?
4. Why do you think the society adopted its practice of making everyone equal in brains, beauty, and brawn?
5. List at least 3 of the handicaps that exist in this society. What are they designed to hide or compensate for?