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the Monkey House”, and “Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow,” it is easy to see that Vonnegut’s serves his society by showing flaws in the society and then showing a common theme of the value of individuality. “Harrison Bergeron” begins in the year 2081 and everyone is equal through the use of physical and mental handicaps. George and Hazel Bergeron are

What would actually happen if everyone was forced to be equal? Kurt Vonnegut envisioned this in his masterpiece, “Harrison Bergeron.” The story is about “what would happen if a government or some other power takes this notion serious” (Mowery). The protagonist, Harrison, who is arrest for “exuberant individuality,” escapes from prison and goes on a national television station to declare himself emperor, only later to be killed by the handicap general Diane Moon. In “Harrison Bergeron,” Kurt Vonnegut

What would actually happen if everyone was forced to be equal? Kurt Vonnegut envisioned the fatal outcome in his masterpiece, “Harrison Bergeron.” The story illustrates “what would happen if a government or some other power takes this notion serious” (Mowery). The protagonist, Harrison, who is arrest for “exuberant individuality,” escapes from prison and goes on national television station to declare himself emperor, only later to be killed by the handicap general Diane Moon. In “Harrison Bergeron

what the year of 2081 would be like, compared to our world (2016) right now ? Our world of 2016 is striving for equality and are striving for peace and happiness which is like the year of 2081 except that the year’s society of 2081 strives much more for equality then you would think. Surprisingly though, our world of 2016 and the world of 2081 are much alike because the both have consequences when breaking laws and they also have laws and rules that citizens have to follow. But 2081, and our world

oppressive society and discovers the power of being an individual. Similarly, the short film “2081,” based on Kurt Vonnegut’s “Harrison Bergeron,” shows a world where everyone is forced to be equal through technology and strict government control. Both “Anthem” and “2081” explore the dangers of living under an oppressive government and emphasize the importance of personal freedom. Both "Anthem" and "2081" share a common theme of individuality in dystopian societies. In "Anthem," the Council of Scholars

Anthem/2081 Essay In both Ayn Rand’s “Anthem” and the film “2081”, dystopian societies are heavily influenced by propaganda, molding the way people think and act. While “Anthem" shows a society where uniqueness is practically eradicated in favor of collectivism, “2081” explores a society where equality is pushed vigorously through constant propaganda use. Despite their differences, both stories uniquely show us how propaganda can be used to control people. Both Anthem and 2018 in shaping societal

in unity with the brotherhood that was chosen for them. They also all speak in 3rd person. There is no “I” and “Me” there is only “We”. In 2081, everyone is being ruled by the handicapped General of the United States, and every citizen is equal. No one is better than the other, and no one is prettier than the other. But they are all the same. Both Anthem and 2081 both exemplify lack of individualism and tech control, but however in Anthem everyone is not equal, the government controls the position

literature 1984 and “2081” focus on inhumanity in the future. In 1984, the main character Winston lives in a government known as The Party who takes away their rights. Similarly, in “2081”, the main character witnesses humans being deprived of their freedoms.Throughout the short story, “2081”, and the novel, 1984, authors Kurt Vonnegut and George Orwell introduce the idea of humanity by teaching readers the effects of total equality and punishments of criminals. In “2081” and 1984, the authors

Anthem by Andy Rand and 2081 both take place in dystopian societies where the citizens are oppressed. In Anthem, they believe in collectivism. Each person is not seen as an individual. The main character, Equality 7-252, wants to be his own person, away from his brothers, but that is a crime. In 2018 the 212th Amendment to the constitution prevented people from being unequal. Anthem and 2081 both abolished individuality, in Anthem, the government got rid of anything to do with individuality, introducing

modern technology and by removing all forms of “I”, “my”, or “me” from their diction. The short film “2081”, based on the book “Harrison Bergeron” by Kurt Vonnegut, shows a society where they increase the amount of technology to hinder others as a way to make everyone equal. Despite people’s best efforts, a collectivist society will always go wrong. The people in both the society of “Anthem” and of “2081” were not allowed to work or learn to their full potential because of the increase in technology or