“Harrison Bergeron” Assignment

*An Odd Angle on Perfection*

Part One:

For this first part of the assignment, take a hard, honest look at yourself. Take off the rose-colored glasses and see yourself for what you really are. You will need to decide what traits/talents you have that will need to be handicapped for equality purposes. You will also need to decide what traits/talents of yours would be the standard for others to be handicapped to.

  1. Choose 5 positive traits of yours that will be handicapped. Only 2 can be physical attributes (tall, strong, pretty, etc).
  2. Choose 5 traits of yours that will set the new standard of equality. Only 2 can be physical attributes.
  3. Create a visual of yourself with your new handicaps including a legend of explanation.

Part Two:

For the second part of the project, choose a well-known figure who is at the “top of their game”. Choose someone whose accomplishments could never be described as being equal or average. This can be an athlete, a celebrity, a politician, a teacher (*wink, wink*), or anyone else who is easily recognizable by many.

  1. Describe 5 traits of this person that has allowed them to rise to the top.
  2. Think of 5 specific examples how we as a society have tried to handicap them.
  3. Create a visual of your figure with their handicaps including a legend of explanation.

Part Three:

The third part of the assignment is a reflection of you. Think about an ordinary day in your life.

  1. Find 5 examples of you handicapping someone around you, either directly or indirectly.
  2. Organize these examples into a written form, and include a reflection of what you have learned doing this project. This should be at least 2-3 written paragraphs (you may handwrite the paragraphs).

Part One:

5 of my positive traits:

1.______

2.______

3.______

4.______

5.______

The New Standard

1.______

2.______

3.______

4.______

5.______

Part Two:

Well-known Figure:______

5 Traits:

1.______

2.______

3.______

4.______

5.______

5 Ways Society Handicaps Him/Her:

1.______

2.______

3.______

4.______

5.______

Part Three:

Reflection--Attach a piece of paper with your 2-3 paragraph written reflection.