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Vonnegut wrote this story in 1961. Why did he describe a society 120 years in the future?

A. A future setting distances Vonnegut's audience from the story and minimizes the risk of offending readers.
B. A future setting allows for a sharp contrast between present-day society and the future.
C. A future setting provides a warning of what could happen if present-day society does not address a problem.



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Final answer:

Vonnegut set 'Harrison Bergeron' in 2081 to warn of future consequences if societal issues are not addressed.


Explanation:

Vonnegut chose to set his story 'Harrison Bergeron' in the year 2081 to provide a warning of what could happen if present-day society does not address a problem. By projecting the narrative into the future, he creates a sharp contrast between the current society and a dystopian future where extreme equality is enforced to the detriment of individuality and freedom.


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