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14. In Kurt Vonnegut's short story "Harrison Bergeron," George is unable to think through an answer because he is forced to listen to loud sirens every few minutes. What does this detail suggest about the mechanisms that make Vonnegut's future America operate as it does?

A. The government uses very creative methods for inspiring people to work harder.
B. The government has complete control—people aren't allowed to even think for themselves.
C. The government only has partial control over people, but they refuse to think for themselves.
D. The government uses crude mechanisms to get people's attention and make them think.



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Final answer:

The detail in Kurt Vonnegut's 'Harrison Bergeron' reveals a society where the government has complete control over individuals' thoughts.


Explanation:

The detail in Kurt Vonnegut's short story 'Harrison Bergeron' wherein George is unable to think due to loud sirens suggests that:

  • The government has complete control over individuals, restricting their ability to think independently.
  • People are not allowed to think for themselves, indicating a totalitarian society.
  • The government employs mechanisms to prevent individuals from thinking freely.

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