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Summary Of Harrison By Shirley Jackson
In a society where everybody is forced to be the same Harrison represents individuality and has no problem standing up for what he believes in. Everybody else in the story is scared of what might happen but , Harrison is almost similar to the super hero Captain America who represents liberty, freedom and justice. When he forced his way into the studio some might of felt he was power hungry but what I took away from that was he was just trying to better himself and still shows the urge to excel. When he ripped off all of his chains and restraints that showed that people that were watching they are still talented and beautiful and you shouldn't let anybody hold you back from being who you really are. I think this also shows that individuality
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