... become completely equal with one another. To ensure that the people follow the law, a United States Handicapper General is formed to eliminate natural competition which is essential for succeeding in modern time. Vonnegut explores the idea of eliminating this factor in order to achieve an absolute equality. He gives gifted people man-made handicaps forcing absolute American equality. For example, the ... then challenges a ballerina to do the same, who is described as "blindingly beautiful." She follows his lead. They then order the musicians to play a more spectacular song, which they e...

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