Explanation: In Kurt Vonnegut's short story "Harrison Bergeron", Vonnegut uses <u><em>satire</em></u> and irony to expose and condemn the desire to have a society of complete equality. It is the year 2081 and the U.S. Constitution has been amended to prevent intelligent or beautiful people from feeling better than others. They are forced to wear masks or carry weights in the name of equality. People whose intelligence is above normal as George have to wear an ear radio that scatters their thoughts. The author uses satire to expose and condemn the foolishness of a society that has been made equal through handicapping its best members.
