Harrison Harrison BergeronBergeron
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Science fiction Science fiction Science fiction is a genre of fiction. It differs from fantasy in that, within the context of the story, its imaginary elements are largely possible within scientifically established or scientifically postulated laws of nature.
SatireSatire
Satire uses of irony, sarcasm, ridicule, or the like, in exposing, denouncing, or deriding vice, folly, etc., Satires are literary compositions, in verse or prose, in which human folly and vice are held up to scorn, derision, or ridicule.
Kurt Vonnegut Jr.Kurt Vonnegut Jr.
Kurt Vonnegut Jr.,famous novelist and essayist, was born in 1922, in Indianapolis, United States. The story ‘Harrison Bergeron’ is significant for its satiric tone and black humour which are typical of his writing.
HARRISON BERGERONHARRISON BERGERONKurt Vonnegut, Jr.
The story is set in the year 2081. George Bergeronand Hazel are living in a society in which everyone isequal – by Government order. Many handicappedpeople as well as those not handicapped are to bebrought up or down to ‘average’ levels. HarrisonBergeron, son of George and Hazel is a genius andchallenges the system in a daring move that societywill never forget- or will it?
ThemesThemes
freedomfreedom
civil rightscivil rights
knowledge and ignoranceknowledge and ignorance
law and orderlaw and order
strength and weaknessstrength and weakness
settingsetting
The story uses satire and a kind The story uses satire and a kind of humor known as black of humor known as black
humorhumor
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vague notion vague notion
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resemblanceresemblance
salutesalute
holding their templesholding their temples
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impedimentimpediment
hideoushideous
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grackle squawkgrackle squawk
suspicion of suspicion of
plottingplotting
overthrowoverthrow
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pages 5 and 6pages 5 and 6
consternationconsternation
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double-barreled ten-gauge double-barreled ten-gauge shotgunshotgun
consternationconsternation
bellowedbellowed
harnessharness
awedawed
synchronizingsynchronizing
abandonedabandoned
double-barreled ten-gauge double-barreled ten-gauge shotgunshotgun
UtopiaUtopia
PledgePledge
XXXX is my country. All XXXXX are my brothers and
sisters. I love my country, and I am proud of its rich and
varied heritage. I shall always strive to be worthy of it. I
shall give my parents, teachers and all elders respect,
and treat everyone with courtesy. To my country and
my people, I pledge my devotion. In their well-being
and prosperity alone lies my happiness.
CONSTITUTION OF XXXXCONSTITUTION OF XXXX
Fundamental Duties- It shall be the duty of Fundamental Duties- It shall be the duty of every citizen of XXXXX:every citizen of XXXXX:
(a) to abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem;
(b) to cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle for freedom;
(c) to uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of XXXXX;
(d) to defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so;
(e) to promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of XXXX transcending religious, linguistic and regional orsectional diversities; to renounce practice derogatory to the dignity of women;
(f) to value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture;
(g) to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers, wild life and to have compassion for living creatures;
(h) to develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform;
(i)to safeguard public property and to abjure violence;
(j) to strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity so that the nation constantly rises to higher levels of endeavour and achievements.