Module 1 Discussion Board

Now that you have read and broadly reflected on Kurt Vonnegut’s “Harrison Begeron” we move to a more focused discussion. Please watch my short lecture where I discuss the story and then continue to answering the following questions

1. How do you define equality? Are the citizens of the story truly “equal”? How about citizens of today, 2020 USA?

2. The story allows us to rethink the theme of equality by pushing us to the extreme: “what if we were all truly equal” would that actually be a good thing? What are the pros and cons? Should we be equal?

3. If Harrison were allowed to declare himself Emperor, how do you think he would have changed society? Would it have been better, worse, or the same?

4. Did Harrison’s rebellion accomplish anything? Will the protest for George Floyd accomplish anything? How are we like George and Hazel in terms of watching TV? What handicaps does society impose on people today?