Vonnegut's dystopian American society is founded on
uniformity. The government requires every citizen to be completely
equal in all aspects of life. In order to achieve this feat, the agents of the Handicapper
General enforce the law by requiring every talented citizen to wear various kinds of handicaps
that limit their abilities.
Oppression is
another prominent aspect of Vonnegut's dystopian American society. Talented, athletic,
intelligent, and beautiful people suffer oppression at the hands of the government. The
government is depicted as a totalitarian regime where talented individuals cannot reach their
full potential and must live with the cumbersome handicaps that severely limit their abilities.
The citizens also have no say in government policies and are subject to the oppressive
laws.
Fear is a prominent aspect of Vonnegut's
society, and the hostile government enforces the law using the threat of violence and severe
punishment. George refrains from lightening his handicap because...
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