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Equality

            The Declaration of Independence claims that all men are created equal. This idealistic statement has some flaws attached. Would a perfect world have all people equal in every aspect of life? Kurt Vonnegut Jr. explores this idea in the fictional story Harrison Bergeron. His outlandish story shows the extremities that come with absolute equality. America has come a long way in equalizing rights for everyone. Therefore, his story is a logical analysis of what would happen if we strived to make every man and woman equal both physically and mentally. .
             Vonnegut's fictional world takes place in the year 2081. New constitutional amendments required everybody to become completely equal with one another. To ensure that the people follow the law, a United States Handicapper General is formed to eliminate natural competition which is essential for succeeding in modern time. Vonnegut explores the idea of eliminating this factor in order to achieve an absolute equality. He gives gifted people man-made handicaps forcing absolute American equality. For example, the father of the Bergeron family is exceptionally smart; as a result he is required to wear an earplug which makes noises to break his concentration. He also wears weights on his shoulders so that he does not gain an unfair advantage of being quicker than the next person. His wife, who is of average intelligence with no handicaps, is considered just a normal lady. Harrison, their fourteen year old son, is taken away for not accepting his handicaps, and attempting to overthrow the government. .
             One night George and Hazel Bergeron are watching a ballerina television program, when suddenly a news bulletin declares their son has escaped from prison. Harrison is described as being a tall teenager with superior attributes. Harrison then appears on the ballerina program, frightening the viewers with his presence. He tries to liberate everyone in the studio as well as people watching at home by taking off the handicaps he wears.


Essays Related to Equality

1. Equality

The core democratic value I will be focusing on in my report will be equality. ... Equality is one of the main foundations of the United States Government. However, equality is not always practiced in this country. ... The biggest issue faced today in the United States of America is related to the 14th amendment and equality. ... Even though laws for equality have been enforced, there still is not full equality for minorities and women. ...

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  • Approx Pages: 4
  • Grade Level: Undergraduate

2. Equality

What is equality? ... Throughout the two hundred years of American existence, equality has come under fire. ... Equality is a subject that can be defined in infinite ways. ... Equality can also be measure in how smart a person is. ... The environment that one is in also limits the equality of the United States. ...

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  • Grade Level: High School

3. Literary Motifs in Anthem by Ayn Rand

In the book Anthem by Ayn Rand, the motifs light and determination repeat throughout the book to show how equality gains freedom. The first motif light is a part of the text to give Equality hope and motivation that one day he will have freedom. ... This motif appears when Equality says "We must wait. ... This motif also appears when Equality says "Then, tonight, we knew that we must escape. ... The theme of light and determination is shown when Liberty's love for Equality motivates her to find Equality. ...

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  • Grade Level: High School

4. Equality

Equality: Why We Can't Get There Racial and economic equality in the United States is impossible. ... White privilege and its social consequences represent one of the main reasons why equality is unattainable. ... Equality, in its barest form, involves different characters possessing the same qualities or characteristics. ... Just as there will never be equality amongst the races, because of flaws in social mindsets, there will never be any type of economic equality. ... Regardless of economic and racial factors, equality as a principle governing human behavior is wholly unrealisti...

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  • Grade Level: Undergraduate

5. Freedom And Equality?

What is the relationship between freedom and equality? ... Equality has a fairly simple meaning. ... Its main request, besides general equality, was women's suffrage. ... However, equality, itself, was an idea far ahead of the founder's time and it was such a bold demand to make that the fathers must have assumed that one day their version of equality would develop into complete equality in America. ... Regarding the American people, Tocqueville said, "They call for equality in freedom; and if they cannot obtain that, they still call for equality in slavery" (p.353). ...

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6. Equality in america

THE IMPORTANCE OF FREEDOM AND EQUALITY IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA- Could we possibly find the perfect balance for equality and freedom? ... Freedom and equality in the United States are extremely weighty. ... It has been known almost equally as a fortress of human equality. ... As a result, in the name of equality, Americans are willing to sacrifice the freedom of others and in the name of freedom, many are kept back from equality. ... This subordinates human freedom for a uniform-like equality. ...

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  • Grade Level: High School

7. Striving for equality

It is equality. Equality is the state of being completely equal and on the same level as others in a society. Equality has different battlegrounds. ... The black race has worked especially hard to achieve equality within the white society. ... The black race is a perfect example of a fight for equality. ...

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8. anthem v. the giver

At the age of fifteen, Equality 7-2521, or Prometheus, faced the Council of Vocations, which assigned him the humble job of street sweeper. ... In Rand's work, men are referred to in groups, such as Equality 7-2521, International 4-8818, and Union 5-3992. ... In Anthem, Equality 7-2521 falls in love with Liberty 5-3000, the Golden One. ... Equality 7-2521 speaks of a man, a martyr, who learned the forbidden word and its meaning. ... Equality 7-2521 comprehends the notion of self slowly, first with his reflection in the water, then with trying to find words to tell Liberty 5-3000 that ...

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  • Grade Level: High School

9. Women Studies

Although we are working very hard to accomplish "equality" between women and men, but in our society now, we still can see or hear, or maybe it is happening around us right now, women are observed as a sexual object by men, and many women have been sexual abused or beaten by men. ... I don't see the equality between women and men. ...

  • Word Count: 441
  • Approx Pages: 2
  • Grade Level: High School

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