Tyrannical Control and the Big Other in Kurt Vonnegut's Harrison Bergeron

Harrison Bergeron's ideological society has been analyzed from various perspectives, predominantly focusing on its political atmosphere. However, researchers often overlook the role of government as Big Other in shaping this society. Drawing Slavoj Zizek's theory big Other, study aims to analyze context Kurt Vonnegut's dystopian short story, illustrating how authorities shape lives and personalities subjects. In everybody is made equal by laws represented Handicapper General have handicapped characters such George Harrison, due their above-average intelligence other attributes deemed dangerous. Therefore, first step, paper explores arguing that taken control subjects' minds actions. Then, it establishes for Hazel are not alienating but disalienating, line with idea regarding law's role. final section paper, focus turns Harrison's Act against Other. Through conceptual framework Act, last scrutinizes rebellion only means subject break free Symbolic order. By he exposes flaws contradictions oppressive social system. process conducting analysis, we can gain valuable insights into understanding complex relationship between power ideology societies. This research highlights need critically examine mechanisms wielded governing bodies assert dominance over ordinary people.