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Which statement best describes society in Harrison Bergeron

Which statement best describes society in Harrison Bergeron-example-1

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B. All people have been made equal in beauty, intelligence, and strenght.

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The correct answer is option B. All people have been made equal in beauty, intelligence, and strenght.


The story of Harrison Bergeron takes place in a society constanly vigilated by government agents. Their duty is to make sure every citizen has their intelligence, appearance, and physical prowess handicapped to the point these attributes match those of the rest of the population, turning everybody into equal beings. In order to achieve this, a so-called "Handicapper General" takes charge over the control of devices such as high-frequency transmitters and masks, which modify citizens' behaviour and ensure order.

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