Harrison Bergeron is a story written by Kurt Vonnegut. Vonnegut's story is a warning to the world about the search for equality, which is spreading everywhere in many nations, with America in the lead. The story shows the reader how the issue of equality can have negative impacts on people's individuality and on society. The story revolves around the protagonist, Harrison Bergeron, an archetypal symbol who represents challenge and individuality. He is used to representing people who will stand up and protest against cruel state-imposed equality laws and encourage others to protest with him. Through the characterization of Harrison, George and Hazel, Vonnegut shows how the idea of ​​equality can reach extreme consequences. The characters are distracted by handicaps and this affects their individuality and freedom. Vonnegut expresses his concerns about the issue of equality and how it is taken to the extreme through his characters. The setting of the story is in the future, in 2081 of what will happen in the world. The story is told from a limited third-person point of view, so the narrator is not a character in the book. Furthermore, the narrator does not draw conclusions, make decisions, or make judgments about events. The narrator's objectivity suggests a departure from the hostile world of the story. The tone used by the author is critical, humorous and satirical. The story is full of humor despite being filled with dark themes of oppression. Each dark event in the story is accompanied by a light moment of melancholy comedy. Kurt Vonnegut uses irony in the development of his story Harrison Bergeron, to allow the reader to understand the conditions of equality. Opens the first paragraph... middle of the paper... the book is important because it makes the readings question the idea of ​​equality in society. It also forces the reader to compare what is happening in the world today, with the rise of equality issues and the effects it can have in society, just as Harrison Bergeron's people were affected. Vonnegut suggests that total equality is not the best thing to strive for through his writings. He wants his readers to know the effects and that the pursuit of equality is disastrous. Harrison Bergeron is a valuable piece of literature that should be read throughout the world, so that everyone may be able to know what we are getting ourselves into with the issue of equality and the effects of an authoritarian government. Works Cited Vonnegut, Kurt. “Harrison Bergeron.” Give importance to literature. Eds. John Clifford and John Schilb. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin, 2009. 1512-1517.