Kurt Vonnegut Jr.

Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.One of the most influential American writers and novelists of the 20th century, His works are a blend of science, satire and black comedy,

Vonnegut was also famous for his humanist beliefs and was the honorary president of the American Humanist Association.

Kurt Vonnegut was born on

November 11, 1922, in Indianapolis, Indiana. His writings have left a deep influence on the American literature of the 20th century. Vonnegut created his own unusual world in the novels he wrote making them a blend of literature, science fiction and humor accompanied with absurd social commentary.

PLOTSUMMARY

ExpositionSettings: somewhere in the future

Extremely equal society

Problem: Harrison Bergeror is oppressed because he is different for his intelligence, strength, loveliness ,,,,

Rising actionThe guards put Harrison Bergeror in jail for not complying the standards of society, and he gets handicapped,,,, Later Harrison Bergeror escapes from jail an he gets to the Tvstudio, he takes his handicaps off an he declares himself as emperor,

ClimaxThe handicapper general shoots Harrison Bergeror and the ballerina killing them,

Falling actionThe musicians get their handicaps back on,

ResolutionHarrison Bergeror parents don’t realize their son died and the continue with their life as if nothing had happened,

Handicapps

SETTINGANALYSIS

Harrison Bergeron : The son of George and Hazel Bergeron. Fourteen years old and seven feet tall, Harrison seems to be the most advanced model the human species can produce. He is a genius who is also absurdly strong, a dancer who can also break out of prison, and a self-proclaimed emperor.

George Bergeron : Harrison’s father and Hazel’s husband. To counteract his physical strength, George must wear weights around his neck. George, an intelligent man, must also wear a radio that prohibits him from thinking deeply. The noises broadcast at twenty-second intervals by this radio interfere with George’s natural tendency toward intense thought. Despite his pensive nature, George is not bold,

Hazel Bergeron : Harrison’s mother and George’s wife. Scatterbrained, dumb, and helpless, Hazel is also sweet and well intentioned.

Diana Moon Glampers : The Handicapper General of the United States.

The Ballerina-Turned-Announcer : A dancer. George and Hazel can see that she is the best ballerina because she wears an immense amount of weight. She also wears a terrible mask to cover up what must be extreme beauty.

THEMES

Every person in this society is fully equal, meaning that no one is stupider, uglier, weaker, or slower than anyone else. . .

The Handicapper General and a team of agents ensure that the laws of equality are enforced.

All have to be equal. without exception .

STUDY GUIDE

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