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In "Harrison Bergeron," Vonnegut includes the character of Diana Moon Glampers, the Handicapper General, to
reinforce the importance of obeying laws to keep American society from falling apart.
illustrate a logical solution for correcting inequality in society.
represent the real dangers of an oppressive government.
provide an example of someone who has natural abilities and advantages over average people.

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To represent the real dangers of an oppressive government.

Explanation:

This is a dystopian short story, so it is a society that is corrupt, though thought to be perfect. The government in this story is out of hand, and therefore she is simply an extension of showing how the silencing of citizens can be dangerous.

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Vonnegut introduces the character of the Handicapper General in "Harrison Bergeron" to represent the real dangers of an oppressive government. (option C)

Who is the Handicapper General?

Diana Moon Glampers has a job as the Handicapper General in 2081. She works for an oppressive government that forces people to wear devices called handicaps. The purpose of such devices is to promote "equality" by forcing everyone to be average.

Glampers is not afraid to use violence to maintain order. As a matter of fact, she shoots and kills Harrison Bergeron, the main character of the story, a 14-year-old who defies the government.

With the information above in mind, we can select option C as the best answer.

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