Read the excerpt from "Harrison Bergeron."“That’s all right—” Hazel said of the announcer, “he tried. That’s the big thing. He tried to do the best he could with what God gave him. He should get a nice raise for trying so hard.”How do Hazel’s comments help Vonnegut develop his critique of society in the United States?
Answer
A
They illustrate the absurdity of trying to make everyone the same.
B
They emphasize the importance of having compassion for others.
C
They emphasize the importance of doing one’s best.
D
They illustrate the need for laws that enforce equality.
Explanation
Hazel praises the announcer simply for trying, even though he has struggled to deliver the announcement because of the handicaps imposed on him. Her response shows how thoroughly society has accepted the absurd idea that everyone must be made equal, regardless of ability. The emphasis is not mainly on compassion or effort; Vonnegut is criticizing enforced sameness.
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