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Critiques of American Society in Science Fiction

Question 10 • GA-GSE English Language Arts 11 B

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

Answer
A
It connects American society’s desire for equality with its fears of conformity.
B
It exaggerates the absurdity of a vision of society in which everyone is equal.
C
It encourages society’s obsession with television.
D
It highlights the need for government legislation that demands conformity from all citizens.
E
It makes a comment about society’s fears of social changes and government.