Directions: Choose three of the following prompts. You must compose a one-paragraph (5-7 sentences) response per question. You must also include specific textual support in each response. this is for Harrison Bergeron Prompts: How do you think this society evolved? What conditions could have facilitated such events? What similar conditions exist in our society?

Why do you think the citizens acquiesce(comply) to the decisions of the Handicapper General? Would you? Why/Why not? What responsibility does a government have in providing equality for its citizens?

Do " handicaps" really make people equal? Is equality really possible? Why do we think it is such a lofty goal?

The handicaps destroy the individuality of those forced to wear them. Can this be viewed as a good thing? How/When can individuality and self-fulfillment become destructive forces?

"Fitting in" is sometimes viewed as a necessity. How can it become a handicap? What can be done to prevent it from becoming one?

Harrison is killed. Is individuality worth dying for? Is fitting in? Explain.