Question

question 10 of 10
read this excerpt from \harrison bergeron\:
\forget sad things,\ said george.
\i always do,\ said hazel.
which societal problem is best represented from this excerpt?
a. the lack of quality human interaction
b. the interference of the government in personal affairs
c. the inability to focus on difficult problems
d. the importance of logic over emotions

Explanation:

In "Harrison Bergeron," the government enforces equality by handicapping individuals (e.g., George’s mental handicap radio). Hazel’s casual "I always do" about forgetting sad things reflects the normalized suppression of personal emotions/experiences due to government control, aligning with the theme of government interference in personal affairs. Other options do not fit: the excerpt shows basic interaction (not lack of quality), no focus issue, and no logic-emotion contrast.

Answer:

B. The interference of the government in personal affairs