Question

Read the excerpt from "Harrison Bergeron." "I am the Emperor!" cried Harrison. "Do you hear? I am the Emperor! Everybody must do what I say at once!" He stamped his foot and the studio shook. "Even as I stand here—" he bellowed, "crippled, hobbled, sickened—I am a greater ruler than any man who ever lived! Now watch me become what I can become!" What do Harrison's words and actions reveal about his character? He wants to become like the Handicapper General and have absolute power. He wants to rebel against the law and show off his superior gifts. He wants to force everyone to appreciate music and dancing. He wants to make the people watching television fear for their lives.

Answer 1

Answer:

b

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

Option b. Harrison's words and actions reveal that he wants to rebel against the law and show off his superior gifts.

Explanation:

Written by Kurt Vonnegut, "Harrison Bergeron" is a satirical science-fiction short story that tells the story of a young boy who is being chased by the government and police, for allegedly plotting to overthrow the government.

Harrison's words from the excerpt show how, at his young age of 14 years old, he is well aware of his many "gifts", being intelligent and beautiful, and even after the fact that the government's rules have made him a cripple and a handicap, he wants to rebel against the laws and become known by everyone for who he really is.