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- In 2081 everyone was finally equal in every way possible, not only in law and before God but no one was stronger then the other, more intelligent, taller, or quicker. This was enacted by the 211th, 212th, and 213th Amendments to the Constitution.
- In 2081 everyone was equal not only in law and before God but nobody was smarter, stronger, quicker. This was due to the enacted 211th, 212th, and 213th Amendments.
- George was way above average in intelligence but had to wear a mental handicap in his ear to prevent unfair advantages.
- George was above average in intelligence while also wearing a mental handicap radio in his ear that the government controlled to prevent unfair advantage due to his intelligence
- Hazel was average like anyone else and could only think in short bursts.
- Hazel had average intelligence just like everyone else which meant she could only think of things in short bursts
- Ballerinas were on the television screen as George and Hazel were watching, the ballerinas had weights on and were masked. George thought to himself how they were not very good because they were weighted down and handicapped, also being masked you were not able to see their faces.
- I shall now select my Empress! Let the first woman who dares rise to her feet claim her mate and her throne!
- A ballerina advises the audience of Harrison's escape. As she says that he breaks in, rips all of his handicap equipment off and exclaims on the stage.
- shall we show the people the meaning of the word dance? Music!
- One of the ballerinas ran up to him and he quickly took off her handicaps to reveal a beautiful woman. He then gets the musicians to start playing music which was not good but soon coerced them into playing better. Harrison then grabbed the woman's waist, and defying gravity sprung her and himself into the air and were floating.
- In his story Harrison Bergeron, Kurt Vonnegut makes the point that everyone being equal where the government controls this is not as good as it sounds and is essentially impossible. He shows that letting the government will be oppressive and not allow for expressing yourself or being unique. This is the main point in this story, which is that being unique is a good thing, the government is trying so hard to make everyone the same that no one is really appreciated anymore. Everything is so focused on the handicaps to prevent free expression that they forget they have actual personalities and talents. He also conveys the rebellion against such power in the case of something like that happening, not everyone will be controlled, and standing up and rebelling against the authority is essential.
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