In terms of literary elements, the short stories Harrison Bergeron, by Kurt Vonnegut Jr, is very similar to Shirley Jackson’s The Possibility of Evil. Both have almost identical conflicts and characterization. The two stories also share similar character intentions and resolutions. However, neither narrative shares the same setting, tone, nor purpose. When it comes to theme Harrison Bergeron centers more on what people believe in, while The Possibility of Evil leans more towards something karma related. While Harrison Bergeron and The Possibility of Evil have many major similarities, there are minor differences that make each story unique.
Both stories are very similar when concerned with plot. The characters and background are introduced,
