Harrison Bergeron. Flashcards
What is dystopian literature?
Dystopian literature, unlike utopian literature, is an imaginary society in which it portrays a life opposite to ideal.
Who is the author of the story, and when was the book first published?
Kurt Vonnegut, in October 1961.
When did the events in the story take place?
2081, The United States.
What did the constitutional amendment in the story say?
Americans are fully equal, and no one is allowed to be smarter, better-looking, or more physically able than anyone else.
What types of handicaps were used?
“Handicaps”: masks for those who are too beautiful, loud radios that disrupt thoughts inside the ears of intelligent people, and heavy weights for the strong or athletic.
What is irony?
the expression of one’s meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.
Types of irony.
There are 3 different types of irony: dramatic, verbal, and situational.
What is verbal irony?
Verbal irony is when you say something different than what you mean. This is done intentionally by the speaker, often with the hope that either the listener or the audience recognizes the presence of irony. Note: Verbal irony is not lying. A lie is a falsehood meant to deceive.
What is situational irony?
Situational irony is a literary technique in which an expected outcome does not happen, or its opposite happens instead. Situational irony requires one’s expectations to be thwarted and is also sometimes called an irony of events. The outcome can be tragic or humorous, but it is always unexpected.
What is dramatic irony?
Dramatic Irony occurs when the audience (of a movie, play, etc.) understands something about a character’s actions or an event but the characters do not.
What is satire?
the use of humour, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people’s stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.
Why is satire used?
Satire is used in many works of literature to show foolishness or vice in humans, organizations, or even governments - it uses sarcasm, ridicule, or irony. For example, satire is often used to achieve political or social change, or to prevent it.
Who are the main characters of “Harrison Bergeron”?
- Harrison Bergeron
- George and Hazel; the parents of Harrison.
- Diana Moon, the general of handicappers.
What are the plot elements?
Five elements of a story’s plot (introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution) provide the structure for this graphic organizer.
What type of conflict took place in the story?
External conflict :
Man vs Society
Harrison Bergeron disagrees with society and the policy of forcing everyone to be equal by law.
Diana Moon Glampers (the handicapper general) represents society
