Freedom theme best represents Vonnegut's story Harrison Bergeron.
The characters in the novel are superficially equal but none of them are truly free under the oppressive rule of the Handicapper General.
The Nature of Guilt and Regret. As the narrator acknowledges her inability to improve Emily's fortunes in life, she faces a spiritual defeat, and “I Stand Here Ironing” is the narrator's meditation on the nature of guilt and regret in her life as a mother.
I think it is before "time ran out for George",
not sure though.
