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Harrison Bergeron

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1960

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The story is divided into three scenes. Describe and explain why the author structured the story this way.

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The H-G men take Harrison away from George and Hazel. How does his abduction affect them throughout the story? Why do they react this way?

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The first paragraph of the story establishes the political premise. How does this premise function in the story? What conflicts does it provoke or resolve?

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