Harrison Bergeron

Stop & Jot

Active Reading Activity
 Stop & Jot #1

Does this society seem ideal?

Would you want to be a part of this world?
Why or why not?
 Stop & Jot #2

Hazel can only think of

things in short bursts and
George receives a sharp
noise in his ear to keep
him from thinking. Why do
these things occur? Who
causes this?
 Stop & Jot #3

Hazel, George, & the ballerinas all have

something in common . . . what is it?
 Stop & Jot #4

What have we learned

about Harrison so far?
What do you think
happened to their son
Harrison?
 Stop & Jot #5

Hazel has dominated most of the

conversation with her husband, George.
What do her comments say about her as a
person? Hazel is considered “average.” What
do her comments say about those who are
“average?
 Stop & Jot #6

Although government
makes everybody the
same, the differences are
visible. Why? Can that be
helped? What does that
say about their ideal
world?
 Stop & Jot #7

Go back to #4 and check your prediction.

Now, why do you think Harrison was taken?
 Stop & Jot #8

What are Harrison’s

intentions? Did the
ballerina make an
intelligent choice? Why or
why not? Did she make
the right choice? Why or
why not?
 Stop & Jot #9

How do Hazel and George react

to what they have witnessed on the TV?
How do YOU feel about their reactions?
 End of Story
10. Was there truly anything
Harrison could have done to
change his society? Why or
why not?

11. What dystopian theme is

dominant in the story?
Identify the theme, describe
how it is used in the story, and
then find one example to
support your answer!