Identify the paradox present in this short story. Use evidence to support your text. (Hint: The paradox is emphasized towards the end of the story). Why do you think Vonnegut decided to end the short story with a dance scene, and what is the significance of this scene? How does the style of the story change in this passage?
Do you think it is significant that Vonegut decided to intensify the sounds in the short story as the story progressed? If so, why?
Should the ultimate goal of American policy/action be equality? If not, then what should be the goal?
It is stated in the story that Hazel Bergeron bore a resemblance to Diana Moon Glampers. Hazel also states that she’d make a good Handicapper General if she were one. Hazel isn’t described with having a handicap and is mentioned in the story of having average intelligence. What do you think Hazel stating she’d make a good general mean? Does Hazel have a distorted view of things based on the propaganda given by the television, or does it imply that there is more to her than meets the eye? Is it also possible that she is related to Glampers?
Do you think Harrison’s performance triggered any emotion in the public? Despite the ending of the performance, do you think it is possible for people to be influenced by this sort of rebellion and be pushed to defy government standard? Why or why not?
Think about when this story was published and relate it to the context of the story. In what way does the time period affect Vonnegut’s depiction of this dystopian science fiction story?
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