Question 8 • FT English 12 (E.Ola) - Quarter 3 - WHS
Read the excerpt from "Harrison Bergeron."“I am the Emperor!” cried Harrison. “Do you hear? I am the Emperor! Everybody must do what I say at once!” He stamped his foot and the studio shook.“Even as I stand here—” he bellowed, “crippled, hobbled, sickened—I am a greater ruler than any man who ever lived! Now watch me become what I can become!”What do Harrison’s words and actions reveal about his character?
Answer
A
He wants to become like the Handicapper General and have absolute power.
B
He wants to rebel against the law and show off his superior gifts.
C
He wants to force everyone to appreciate music and dancing.
D
He wants to make the people watching television fear for their lives.
Explanation
Harrison declares himself emperor, orders everyone to obey, and demonstrates his strength by stamping so hard that the studio shakes. His words and actions show that he is rebelling against the law that limits people’s abilities and proudly displaying his superior gifts. He is not trying to make people appreciate music or simply frighten them.
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