1. What does it reflect in the story?
1.1. Aim of the handicaps: To equalize the mobility, intelligence and appearance of the citizens --> avoid any feelings of superiority and inferiority
1.1.1. Reflect the type of governance: authoratative
2. Reinforces the special characteristics of Harrison
2.1. Contrast the ability of ordinary citizens and Harrison: Handicaps limit the capabilities of the citizens --> suppress their ability to think properly --> still, Harrison could recognize the absurdities of the handicap system despite suppression of ability --> reinforce the special and superior ability of Harrison
2.2. Appearance handicaps: Red nose; shaved eyebrows, black caps --> looks like Halloween and hardware --> large amount of handicaps in appearance --> reduce attractiveness
3. Forms of handicap
3.1. Physical handicap: Mask, bird shot, weigh, shaved eyebrows, lenses --> limit mobility, strength, attractiveness, abilities Mental handicap: Audio handicap with noises --> restrict proper thinking
3.1.1. Large extent of governmental interference towards individual uniqueness and rights: e.g. right to move
4. Symbolism
4.1. Dictatorship
4.1.1. Celebration of equality; degrading individuality and uniqueness
4.1.2. Freedom restriction: In order to implement equality, sometimes rules which serve as tools of universal oppression are used.
5. Meaning of the diction
5.1. Handicap: a condition in which part of your body or mind has been permanently damaged or does not work normally; is now considered offensive by many people who prefer the word disability Disability: an illness, injury, or condition that makes it difficult for someone to do the things that other people do; innate or because of accidents
5.1.1. Handicap: offensive nature --> criticize the act of equalization of abilities imposed by the government --> criticize the absurdities of the authoritative governance
5.1.2. In reality: innate or inevitable injuries In story: imposed by government
5.1.2.1. Exaggerate the extent of governmental interference towards individual rights --> fortifying absurdities of the system of governance : characteristics of dystopian literature