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28 May, 08:29

Read this passage from "Harrison Bergeron" by Kurt Vonnegut:

And George, while his intelligence was way above normal, had a little mental handicap radio in his ear. He was required by law to wear it at all times. It was tuned to a government transmitter. Every twenty seconds or so, the transmitter would send out some sharp noise to keep people like George from taking unfair advantage of their brains.

Which statement best describes the overall impact of the setting?

A. George's transmitter is used to symbolize the excuses people use to prevent them from reaching their full potential.

B. The emphasis on the role of government in people's lives implies that society has gone too far to ensure equality.

C. The description of George suggests that he is too afraid to use his intelligence to improve society.

D. George and Hazel's watching television at home implies that people have become isolated from each other.

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  1. 28 May, 10:02
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    The answer is B to this i got it from apex
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