Zora Neale Hurston’s Strong Voice

Question 5 • MO-English Language Arts 11 B-CR

How can the dystopian society in “Harrison Bergeron” be interpreted as a satire? Check all that could apply.

Answer

It connects American society’s desire for equality with its fears of conformity.

It exaggerates the absurdity of a vision of society in which everyone is equal.

It encourages society’s obsession with television.

It highlights the need for government legislation that demands conformity from all citizens.

It makes a comment about society’s fears of social changes and government.

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