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What does the end of Harrison Bergeron mean?
The last lines offer no chance for the redemption of George and Hazel Bergeron’s society. After the Handicapper General shoots the Emperor and Empress, neither George nor his dull wife realizes that their son Harrison has just been killed because their television tube has burned out.
What does Hazel do at the end of the story Harrison Bergeron?
At the end of “Harrison Bergeron,” Hazel has seen her son executed on live TV and George, although he sees Harrison evading the law and being declared a dangerous criminal, stops watching his son and goes to the kitchen to get a beer.
What happens to Harrison at the end of the story and why?
What happens to Harrison Bergeron in the end? He is shot.
Why are the last lines of Harrison Bergeron deliberately depressing?
The last lines of ” Harrison Bergeron ” are deliberately depressing, showing that there is no hope for the future society. Instead of breaking free of their handicaps and overthrowing the corrupt government structure, the populace is doomed by their own inaction to live their lives in stagnation, without any new ideas, great deeds, or real change.
What does Hazel mean by “I could tell that one was a doozy?
“Gee–” said Hazel, “I could tell that one was a doozy.” The common phrase “You can say that again” is usually meant in a sarcastic way, to denote that a comment was overly-obvious. When Hazel says that George’s mental handicap noise was “a doozy,” she is not being sarcastic, but simply making conversation.
Why does Hazel not remember the death of Harrison and beauty?
And, since Hazel is now the norm of the community and does not need to wear handicaps because she is so dull, she does not remember hearing the sound of the death of intelligence (Harrison) and beauty (the ballerina) in her society. Tragically, her husband is forced to also be without this knowledge.
What is the significance of the events that unfold when Harrison escapes?
The events that unfold when Harrison escapes prison reminds the people the consequences of individuality. The significance of the TV going black shows the media blinding the people of their reality. What is the significance of the real Harrison suddenly appearing on the TV set where his escape from prison was being reported?