How Does Harrison Bergeron Reveal The Idea Of Total Equality

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Harrison Bergeron is a profound story that reveals the truth about the fundamental human values in American culture. Vonnegut is trying to suggest that the idea of total equality is completely impossible. The story Harrison Bergeron shows by giving us insight into the characters feelings and thoughts. For example, when George is receiving a sharp noise, Hazel does not know what George is feeling, so every time he gets a sharp noise from his handicap she asks him what he heard. Furthermore, this reveals that Hazel does not get these sharp noises in her head, further suggesting that George and Hazel are not created equally, and the thought of equality is impossible, "Hazel saw him wince. Having no mental handicap herself, she had to ask George