- I think the theme of this story is that the government has too much control and is also gaining to much control.
2. What do you think Harrison's rebellion reveals about his character and his values?
- He is brave, and doesn't want to be like everyone else. He was not afraid to die for what he believed.
3. What conclusions can you draw about the society in which the characters live?
- No one has has any free rights, there is literally no freedom. Everything is monitored and watched ensuring that you don't break the rules. They are so deprived that they aren't even allowed to show of their talents. Also no one has the right to think for themselves.
4. What do you think Vonnegut might be trying to say about today's society and the role a government can play in achieving equality among people? At what point does government go to far?
-the more power we give the government the more power they have to take away from you. They go too far when the FBI shows up at your house because you took a book from a muslim.
5. In what ways is there tension between equality and opportunity in our country today?
- racial discrimination
-gender discrimination
-law enforcement with no probable cause
-not being a citizen and not being able to get the job you want
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