Harrison Bergeron

Harrison Bergeron was an American underhandicapped criminal of the 21st century. After being incarcerated under the pretence of being suspected of plotting to overthrow the government, he escaped prison in the hopes of launching a revolution. His attempt was shortlived as he was personally executed by United States Handicapper General Diana Moon Glampers.
== Biography ==
=== Background ===
In 2081, at the age of 14, Bergeron was removed from the home of his parents by men working for the United States Handicapper General, ostensibly under suspicion for plotting to overthrow the government. In captivity, he grew to the height of 7 feet tall and possessed an intensely strong physique, and was extremely intelligent, thus making him impervious to any attempted handicaps placed on him by his keepers. (PROSE: Harrison Bergeron)
== Weapons and Abilities ==
=== Inherent Abilities ===
* Strength: Bergeron displayed abnormal levels of strength. (PROSE: Harrison Bergeron)
** Bergeron was able to move largely unencumbered by 300 pounds of scrap metal draped over his body at all times.
** By stomping his feet, Bergeron was able to create earth tremors akin to earthquakes, both throughout the television studio and far enough away to reach the Bergeron family home.
** Bergeron tore the straps of his handicap harness with ease, despite the straps being designed to support the weight of 5000 pounds.
** Bergeron was able to snap the padlock that held together his head harness with his two thumbs.
** Bergeron was capable of making 30 feet leaps into the air; high enough to kiss the ceiling of the studio, while carrying the ballerina.
=== Assets ===
* Intelligence: Bergeron was considered a genius by those working for the United States Handicapper General. (PROSE: Harrison Bergeron)
* Willpower: Bergeron was capable of neutralising gravity's effects on his own body through sheer force of will, lending him the ability to fly. (PROSE: Harrison Bergeron)
== Notes ==
=== Behind the Scenes ===
* The short story "Harrison Bergeron" was written by American author Kurt Vonnegut.‘If masterpiece means anything, it means Cat’s Cradle’: the Kurt Vonnegut novels everyone should read - John Self - 11 November 2022 - The Guardian - Retrieved 19 March 2023
== Appearances ==
* Harrison Bergeron (first and final appearance)
== References ==
Category:Humans
Category:Criminals
Category:American characters
Category:Characters killed by gunfire
Category:Deceased Characters
Category:Kurt Vonnegut characters
Category:2067 births
Category:21st century births
Category:2081 deaths
Category:21st century deaths