How does Vonnegut use irony and satire in "Harrison Bergeron"?

"Harrison Bergeron" is structured as satire to offer a
critique on people's claims that we should all be equal.  Through the story, Vonnegut
questions the assumed benefits of having a truly equal society.  Throughout the story,
ironic situations work in the service of developing the story's theme.  For example,
Harrison is an extraordinary person:  he is physically attractive and strong, he is
incredibly intelligent, and he is talented.  As a result, he is forced to wear a series
of handicaps to make him "equal" to those who are different from him.  Ironically,
Harrison is able to break free of those handicaps and still be the person who he really
is.