Question

read the excerpt from \harrison bergeron.\ \i am the emperor!\ cried harrison. \do you hear? i am the emperor! everybody must do what i say at once!\ he stamped his foot and the studio shook. \even as i stand here-\ he bellowed, \crippled, hobbled, sickened-i am a greater ruler than any man who ever lived! now watch me become what i can become!\ harrison tore the straps of his handicap harness like wet tissue paper, tore straps guaranteed to support five thousand pounds. harrisons scrap-iron handicaps crashed to the floor. what do harrisons words and actions reveal about his character? he wants to become like the handicapper general and have absolute power. he wants to rebel against the law and show off his true self. he wants to force everyone to appreciate music and dancing. he wants to make the people watching television fear for their lives.

Explanation:

Harrison's declaration of being emperor and his actions of tearing off handicaps (which are part of the restrictive laws in the story's society) show a rebellion. The handicaps are meant to suppress people, and by removing them, he's showing his true self (he's strong as he tears straps meant to support 5000 pounds). There's no indication he wants to be like the Handicapper General (who enforces the oppressive system), no mention of forcing music/dancing appreciation, and while his actions are bold, the main thrust is rebellion against the law and self - expression.

Answer:

He wants to rebel against the law and show off his true self.