Harrison Bergeron Literary Analysis
This paper should be typed in 12-point and should be written in essay form.
Times New Roman font and double-spaced.
1. Begin your paper like this: “Kurt Vonnegut’s short story, “Harrison Bergeron,” is set
in George and Hazel Bergeron’s living room. It begins with the couple watching
television…”
2. Continue with a brief (2-3 sentences) explanation of the plot of the story.
3. Explain the point-of-view the story is written from (i.e. whose thoughts can you listen
to?) and how it affects the story.
4. Describe the tone, or mood of the story.
5. Describe what is ironic about the story, and the affect that irony creates for the reader.
6. Give a brief description of Hazel, George, and Harrison. Explain what kinds of people
they symbolize.
7. Explain what you believe the theme, or meaning, of the story is (what did Kurt
Vonnegut want readers to get out of the story?). For example, the theme of “The Little
Mermaid” might be, “Love conquers all obstacles in its path.”