What is the significance of making people barons and dukes in harrison bergeron

The significance of "making people barons and dukes and earls" means that if people will be able to free themselves from their handicaps, they will be rewarded with a brighter future and a greater freedom.

Explanation:

The question above is related to the story entitled "Harrison Bergeron." The story focuses on the "equality" of humans in the year 2081. The equality being mentioned here is literal equality, which means no one should be above than the other even when it comes to intelligence. George was more intelligent than his age that he was given a mental handicap radio in his ear so the government can control him and stay attuned to what he's thinking.

Harrison Bergeron was a "wanted man" who recently escaped from prison. He wanted to overthrow the government because for him people should be free from the straps of handicaps that are being attached to them. For him, people should be free to do what they want and harness their potentials to the best of their ability. This was the freedom he was referring to and showing to people.