Equality 7-2521 In Ayn Rand's Anthem
In the book Anthem, written by Ayn Rand, Equality 7-2521 had never seen his physical appearance. He was surprised seeing such a strong individual staring at him. One day after escaping into the woods, he finally met himself at a flowing stream and gained new confidence. This was an essential part to the theme of "Anthem." This shows how Equality finally found himself as an "I" in order to help others see themselves as an "I." This is an important part of "Anthem" since it reveals Equality 7-2521's determination, bravery, and development as a person. In the beginning of Anthem, Equality 7-2521 commits a sin, a sin that everyone knows they are not to perform. Equality 7-2521 broke both rules with a sentence consisting of seven words
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"It was easy to escape from the Palace of Corrective Detention. The locks are old on the doors and there are no guards about. There is no reason to have guards, for men have never defied the councils " Equality 7-2521 broke the laws again in escaping from The Palace of Corrective Detention. He is determined to submit his ideas to The World Council of Scholars. Equality 7-2521 was willing to do anything including breaking more laws. This shows his determination of becoming a scholar, and to be recognized by others for his talents. He pushed his determination to another limit with the World Council. "All the heads of the Council turned to us as we entered. These great and wise of the earth did not know what to think of us, and they looked upon us with wonder and curiosity, as if we were a miracle." Equality 7-2521 just walked into the room where the World Scholars were holding their meeting. He showed them his discovery of the light bulb. This frightened the council members. They were not pleased that Equality 7-2521 broke a lot of laws of their time. " we have much to say to a wretch who have broken all the laws and who boast of their infamy!" With this, Equality 7-2521 had to run for it. He ran into the woods to never return, but was joined by the presence of "The Golden One." "The Golden One" had Equality 7-2521's same mentality of making their world into a "we" and an "I"
"It was easy to escape from the Palace of Corrective Detention. The locks are old on the doors and there are no guards about. There is no reason to have guards, for men have never defied the councils " Equality 7-2521 broke the laws again in escaping from The Palace of Corrective Detention. He is determined to submit his ideas to The World Council of Scholars. Equality 7-2521 was willing to do anything including breaking more laws. This shows his determination of becoming a scholar, and to be recognized by others for his talents. He pushed his determination to another limit with the World Council. "All the heads of the Council turned to us as we entered. These great and wise of the earth did not know what to think of us, and they looked upon us with wonder and curiosity, as if we were a miracle." Equality 7-2521 just walked into the room where the World Scholars were holding their meeting. He showed them his discovery of the light bulb. This frightened the council members. They were not pleased that Equality 7-2521 broke a lot of laws of their time. " we have much to say to a wretch who have broken all the laws and who boast of their infamy!" With this, Equality 7-2521 had to run for it. He ran into the woods to never return, but was joined by the presence of "The Golden One." "The Golden One" had Equality 7-2521's same mentality of making their world into a "we" and an "I"