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Imagine being equal to everyone else in the country. Everyone would be average; no one would be smarter, better looking, or stronger than anyone else. This is what life was like for young Harrison and his parents in the futuristic short story “Harrison Bergeron” by Kurt Vonnegut Jr. In Harrison Bergeron, the movie, the main focus is on Harrison and how he influences the plot. Although the movie is based on the short story, there are many differences between the two. The character of Harrison, his parents, and the Handicapper General are each portrayed very differently in the movie. The main difference between “Harrison Bergeron” and Harrison Bergeron is the main character, Harrison. In the story, he is 14 years old, seven feet tall and very

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