What is the shedding of Harrison's handicaps symbolic of?

In the world of Harrison Bergeron, the government has made
every attempt to make every person equal.  Personal strengths and personal assets are
diminished through the use of the handicaps.  Because Harrison is a gifted athlete --
very strong and fast, as well as being very smart, he has many handicaps added to his
physical self so that he can't be smarter, stronger, or faster than anyone else.  When
he breaks through the buzzing in his ear that disturbs his thought processes he realizes
the ridiculousness of the handicapping system.  His shedding of the handicaps is
symbolic of his becoming true to himself and his abilities. The theme of story is that
while all men and can and should be treated equally, it is not
possible for all people to be perfectly equal.  Every person has
their strengths and weaknesses and that is what makes life interesting.  The diversity
of people's strengths and interests is what makes society function in its most
productive way.  While handicapping people may make some people feel better about
themselves (no one is prettier, no one is smarter etc.), it destroys the human potential
of each person.  Without potential, the human race will never progress and achieve new
advancements.  When Harrison sheds the handicaps he is attempting to reclaim his
humanity and his individuality -- the things that make him
unique!