Question

Which detail from "Harrison Bergeron" best communicates the idea that life
gets worse when people fail to think critically?
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A. Hazel decides that she wants to break Harrison out of prison
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B. George wears neck weights to make him move more slowly
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c. George can't finish a thought about handicaps being a bad thing.
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D. Hazel is average because she is burdened with technological
handicaps.

Answer 1

Answer:C

Explanation: because George cant think straight by himself being handicap.

Answer 2

Answer: C. George can't finish a thought about handicaps being a bad thing.

Explanation: The detail from "Harrison Bergeron" by Kurt Vonnegut that best communicates the idea that life gets worse when people fail to think critically is George can't finish a thought about handicaps being a bad thing.  It is the year 2081. The U.S. Constitution has been amended to prevent intelligent or beautiful people feel better than others. In the name of equality, they have to wear masks or carry weights. George has an ear radio which scatters his thoughts because of his intelligence, this prevents him from finishing his thoughts.