ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -What does the dance with Harrison and the ballerina symbolize? O A freedom from limitations.

Detailed explanation-2: -Harrison and the ballerina’s dance is a symbol for the potential freedom that citizens can have, but their deaths at the hands of the handicapper general reveal the hold that the government has over the society and their ability to strip their citizens of their freedom and individuality.

Detailed explanation-3: -The term ballerina is sometimes used to denote a well-trained and highly accomplished female classical ballet dancer. In such cases, it is a critical accolade that signifies exceptional talent and accomplishment.

Detailed explanation-4: -The significance of Harrison and the ballerina being shot by the HG is that the society norms will prevail. (The society will remain everyone is equal) Hope is gone. Diana is known as the goddess of the hunt, moon, and the animals in Roman mythology.

Detailed explanation-5: -After listening and being moved by the music, Harrison and his Empress dance while flying to the ceiling, then pause in mid-air to kiss. Diana Moon Glampers, the Handicapper General, enters the studio and kills Harrison and the Empress with two shotgun blasts.