“Harrison Bergeron”
What message might Vonnegut be trying to convey with this piece?
What have we lost and what have we gained because of modern technology?
In your opinion, what is the significance of Harrison Bergeron and the ballerina touching the ceiling and “neutralizing gravity”?
“Safe Sex and White Lies in the Time of AIDS”
How would you describe the basic tone of this essay, and based on this, what are your impressions of the writer?
What, in your opinion, is the author’s basic message? Do you agree or disagree with her?
What is so disarming about the Love Phones scene?