Kurt Vonnegut uses the story Harrison Bergeron to explain the future (2081). In this story he gives equality and takes individuality from all the citizens. By him doing so this puts everyone in the same level, no one has the upper hand in this goovernment.Giving everyone the same rights just frustrates the citizens because they cant express who they really are.Society can ensure citizens are equal without taking away their individualism because, it isn't possible for the government to control every last citizens individualism. Taking away individuality creates a battle freedom verses equality.
Harrison the protagonist of this story was declared the "perfect" person. He was very intelligent, he had tremandous strength, and he was good looking. All these strength had restrictions placed by the government to make everyone equal. The government placed headphones on Harrison's ears to distact him.They also placed three hundred pound weights on his body to restrict him from making any movements,and mask to hid his beauty.To top it all off he was forced to wear glasses, that caused him to have horrible headaches.
The government has a great impact on citizens, examples are shown in Harrisn Bergeron. After going dealin with all the pain and mesory Harrison finally finds the strength to escape and invade a televison station. shortly after the this invasion he commits sucide. If the government did not place all these restrictions on Harrison life would've been sucesssful for him. Taking away indivilality cause cios amongst citizens and citzens and citizens against the government.
This story proves that the government has a huge impact on citizens. Harrison Bergeron is an excellent story to show that citizens follow the government until, things get out of hand. Reading this short story should really open your eyes and gives you (the readers) that there are countries whom suffer from equality and an dictated governments.
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Harrison Bergeron Two
Kurt Vonnegut uses the story Harrison Bergeron to explain the future (2081). In this story he gives equality and takes individuality from all the citizens. By him doing so this outs everyone in the same level, no one has the upper hand. Giving everyone the same rights just frustrates the citizens because they cant express who they really are.Society can ensure citizens are equal without taking away their individualism because, it is not possible for the government to control every last citizens individualism. Taking away individuality creates a battle freedom verses equality.
In the story Harrison Bergeron the author ensures to the readers that equality is an issue. He uses the character Harrison Bergeron who escapes from jail and plots on overthrowing this unfair government,taking individualism created ciaos in this story proving that it is impossible for the government to control everything each citizen does.
In the story Harrison Bergeron the author ensures to the readers that equality is an issue. He uses the character Harrison Bergeron who escapes from jail and plots on overthrowing this unfair government,taking individualism created ciaos in this story proving that it is impossible for the government to control everything each citizen does.
Monday, September 15, 2008
Thoreau essay 2
Henry David Thoreau wrote "The Battle of the ants." In this passage he writes about the war between two breeds of ants the black ants and the red ants. Henry David Thoreau uses Geeek mythology to give the readers a better understanding on how intense the ants fouaght. Through Thoreau studies show war is human nature
Through this short passage Henry David Thorea sends a message to the readers which is humans and animals think diffrently but, they all think the same when it comes to claiming what belongs to them. This ususally leads to an altercation.
It is nature that insects or animals fight but, it is also human nature when we fight eachother. For example America against Iraq individuals fight to support their countries (territory). Thoreau main audience is people of political interest. This passage opens up your eyes and gives you (the readers) a better understanding of what's going on in society.
Through this short passage Henry David Thorea sends a message to the readers which is humans and animals think diffrently but, they all think the same when it comes to claiming what belongs to them. This ususally leads to an altercation.
It is nature that insects or animals fight but, it is also human nature when we fight eachother. For example America against Iraq individuals fight to support their countries (territory). Thoreau main audience is people of political interest. This passage opens up your eyes and gives you (the readers) a better understanding of what's going on in society.
Thoreau Essay
Through this short passage Henry David Thorea sends a message to the readers which is humans and animals think diffrently but, they all think the same when it comes to claiming what belongs to them. This ususally leads to an altercation.
It is nature that insects or animals fight but, it is also human nature when we fight one and other. For example America against Iraq individuals fight to support their countries (territory). Thoreau main audience is people of political interest. This passage opens up your eyes and gives you 9( the readers) a better understanding of what's going on in societt.
It is nature that insects or animals fight but, it is also human nature when we fight one and other. For example America against Iraq individuals fight to support their countries (territory). Thoreau main audience is people of political interest. This passage opens up your eyes and gives you 9( the readers) a better understanding of what's going on in societt.
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