14. read the excerpt from 'harrison bergeron'
"that's all right-" hazel said of the announcer, "he tried.
that's the big thing. he tried to do the best he could with what
god gave him. he should get a nice raise for trying so hard."
how do hazel's comments while watching tv with george the author
develop their critique of american society?
a. the show the importance of having compassion for others
b. they illustrate the need for laws that enforce equality
c. they show the importance of doing your best
d. they illustrate the absurdity of trying to make everyone equal