Harrison has adapted to the equal society that the government imposes on its citizens and is able to escape from prison after remaining there for six years. Harrison's escape becomes big news because according to the government he is considered dangerous and every time his father, George, tries to recall memories of his taken away son, he hears high-pitched noises on the disabled radio to make him forget. So his father doesn't remember any memories of his son or him being taken away and his mother, Hazel, doesn't even know her son was ever gone because she's not that smart. Harrison wants to create his own government by being the emperor and declares himself emperor because he doesn't want to live in a society where the government controls everything its citizens do. In the story, Harrison declares: “'I am the emperor!'…'Did you hear? I am the Emperor! Everyone must do what I say at once!'” (Vonnegut 198). This shows how fed up he was with the government mistreating its citizens, that he proudly declared himself emperor and told the people that they should follow his commands. As usual, anyone who tries to go against the government will suffer some kind of consequence, and in this case, Harrison calls for his death when he escapes from prison and takes off his clothes.