How does Vonnegut most clearly create irony in his story "Harrison

Bergeron"?

O

A. Harrison performs a dance with a ballerina that appeals to

viewers' emotions.

B. George believes that the idea of competition is an old-fashioned

and unhealthy idea.

O

C. Hazel is of average intelligence while George is above average

intelligence

O

D. Hazel is a mother but yet she cannot think for herself.

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Juliet Trujillo

21 August, 14:59

How does Vonnegut most clearly create irony in his story "Harrison

Bergeron"?

O

A. Harrison performs a dance with a ballerina that appeals to

viewers' emotions.

B. George believes that the idea of competition is an old-fashioned

and unhealthy idea.

O

C. Hazel is of average intelligence while George is above average

intelligence

O

D. Hazel is a mother but yet she cannot think for herself.

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Answers (2)

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Kaleigh Pitts · Answer 1

Option C

Explanation:

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Nina Wheeler · Answer 2

Vonnegut most cleary creates irony in Harrison Bergeron by Option C. Hazel is of average intelligence while George is above average intelligence.

Explanation:

This story is about the irony of forced equality. Hazel is the one who is free from any government controls or monitoring ("handicaps") because she is already average in intelligence and in her physical appearance. In this novel, the characters that are exceptional and different have their talents or attributes limited by government and social control to make them behave equal and not have advantages over others.