"It was then that Diana Moon Glampers, the Handicapper General, came into the studio with a double-barreled ten-gauge shotgun. S
he fired twice, and the Emperor and the Empress were dead before they hit the floor. Diana Moon Glampers loaded the gun again. She aimed it at the musicians and told them they had ten seconds to get their handicaps back on. It was then that the Bergerons' television tube burned out." In the passage, how might it be said that Vonnegut uses television to reinforce a theme within the text?
By broadcasting the deaths of Harrison and the ballerina, television is used to ensure conformity and control the citizens. This shows the dangers of "total equality" as violence is used to ensure equality.
Through the program, citizens can see the benefits of having total equality. This shows that "total equality" is worth striving for.
Because the execution was televised. citizens can now feel safe because Harrison is dead. This shows that televised executions are a necessary means to protect citizens.
Since Harrison's rebellion was televised, citizens are filled with hope and organize to overcome the oppression by the government. This shows that one person's actions can inspire and promote change.
Vonnegut used television to reinforce a theme within the text, because: By broadcasting the deaths of Harrison and the ballerina, television is used to ensure conformity and control the citizens. This shows the dangers of "total equality" as violence is used to ensure equality.
<h3>What is the theme of Harrison Bergeron?</h3>
"Harrison Bergeron," which was written by Kurt Vonnegut showed an American society where citizens were made to conform to the dictates of society. Harrison rebelled and danced at a televised program.
He was, however, killed by Diana and this was seen by the viewers. The broadcast of the death shows that rebellion will not be tolerated. This will instill fear in the viewers.
