Key Themes (Equality, Freedom, Control) (VCE SSCE English): Quizzes
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In what year is Harrison Bergeron set?
In what year is Harrison Bergeron set?
2081
How often do mental radios interrupt intelligent people's thoughts?
How often do mental radios interrupt intelligent people's thoughts?
Every 20 seconds
What does Vonnegut argue enforced equality does?
What does Vonnegut argue enforced equality does?
Tears down excellence
Who is Diana Moon Glampers?
Who is Diana Moon Glampers?
The Handicapper General
Why does isolated rebellion fail in the story?
Why does isolated rebellion fail in the story?
Without collective memory/resistance
What literary technique uses understatement through negation?
What literary technique uses understatement through negation?
Litotes
What are the three mechanisms of mass pacification?
What are the three mechanisms of mass pacification?
TV mediation, amnesia, self-policing
How does George show he's internalised the system?
How does George show he's internalised the system?
He defends it & refuses to cheat
What does Harrison declare when he rebels?
What does Harrison declare when he rebels?
'I am a greater thing than any man'
How does Harrison's protest differ from Pankhurst's?
How does Harrison's protest differ from Pankhurst's?
Individualistic vs collective/organised