Context: Satire and Social Critique (VCE SSCE English): Flashcards
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Year Harrison Bergeron story is set
Year Harrison Bergeron story is set
2081
Year Harrison Bergeron was published
Year Harrison Bergeron was published
1961
Type of satire Vonnegut uses in Harrison Bergeron
Type of satire Vonnegut uses in Harrison Bergeron
Juvenalian satire
What forced mediocrity represents in the story
What forced mediocrity represents in the story
Ultimate form of tyranny
Diana Moon Glampers' role
Diana Moon Glampers' role
Handicapper General
Story's opening phrase
Story's opening phrase
Once upon a time... it was the year 2081
Weight of George's handicap
Weight of George's handicap
300 pounds of scrap metal
Year of Kennedy's affirmative action order
Year of Kennedy's affirmative action order
1961
How people are equal in 2081
How people are equal in 2081
Equal every which way
Satirical technique using flat, clinical tone
Satirical technique using flat, clinical tone
Deadpan narration