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“Harrison Bergeron” is a dystopian science fiction short story by Kurt Vonnegut that was first published in 1961
. The story is set in the year 2081 and follows the titular character, a young man who is exceptionally intelligent and athletic but is held back by a government that enforces absolute equality among all citizens. “Harrison Bergeron” is a satirical commentary on extreme egalitarianism and the suppression of individuality, as well as a warning against the dangers of government overreach.Read the full story summary, an in-depth character analysis of Harrison Bergeron, and explanations of important quotes from “Harrison Bergeron.”
