Equality 7-2521 Character Analysis

The internal conflict in Anthem plays a role within the novel by providing the complication that the protagonist, Equality, has to overcome in order to complete their quest. Equality is on a quest for freedom and for knowledge, even though it will separate them from their brothers. From the beginning of the novel until the third chapter, Equality notes how they commit transgressions against their society, such as preference, and how they are different from their brothers, an example being Equality’s height of 6 feet tall. In the third chapter, Equality more or less accepts their fate of being alone, even though the internal conflict still silently lurks in the

He was thought that it was bad to be different but he did not care, he just wanted to show other citizens that there was more than what meets the eyes. Not only is equality an individualized thinker but he is also smart and brave. Equality makes a statement in his society by creating light and sharing the new invention with others. “We MADE IT. WE CREATED IT. We brought it forth from the night of the ages. We alone. Our hands. Our minds. Ours alone and only. We knew not what we are saying. Our head is reeling. We look upon the light which we have made” ( Rand 59). This shows that Equality made a new invention and is eventually going to show it to the council of scholars. This affects society because the council of scholars thinks that Equality is being superior to his brother. “We have much to say to a wretch who have broken all the laws and who boast of their infamy! How dared you think that your mind held greater wisdom than the minds of your brothers? And if the council had decreed that you should be a street sweeper, how dared you think that you could be of greater use to men than in sweeping the streets?” (Rand 71). This proves that no one, besides Equality wants to change society. This ties to the theme by trying to break out of the controlling society and leading into Equality standing up for individualism and for himself. In addition this concludes how the two short stories “Anthem” and “Harrison Bergeron” have different themes.

Rules, some people follow them, others do not. Many people ask why these rules exist, or what they even mean. In Anthem, the rules in their society were created to assure that society would not have another catastrophe, like one before the Unmentionable Times, when the Evil Ones wreaked havoc on the World, destroying everything in their path. Many of these rules limit one's capabilities to think independently. Failure to follow these rules result in harsh punishment. One man, by the name of Equality 7-2521, has defied a numerous number of these laws. This man has made a monumental discovery that could advance mankind. Unfortunately, due to the World Councils stubbornness, he was rejected of his idea. In this moment, Equality finally realized

He is in a society where his knowledge is stifled and not encouraged to think for himself. Equality expresses, "We strive to be like all our brother men, for all men must be alike”(7).  This had to be implanted into Equality's head by the council  which is why it is natural for individualism to be what he wants most and why he should be able to follow his own ideology. Readers see not only in Anthem but in today's world how people are taught to only think of what they know. Equality wants the council to know of his accomplishments and as a outcome to show all men how it can help improve society. He wants the feeling of accomplishment and knowing that through his accomplishments he has uplifted others within the community.

In the book Anthem, Equality 7-2521 (Equality) lived in a society where everyone was equal and treated with disrespect. The society had no tolerance for being different and having their own opinion and ideas. People couldn’t even pursue the career they dreamed of having. They were punished for disobeying any of these “rules”. Despite Equality’s strict society, his motivations in conducting his experiments are finding individuality, starting a new revolution, finding freedom, and trying to become a scholar.

Individuality, a thing we all take for granted, but in a collectivist society, individuality is banned in all forms and is enforced with torture and execution in the name of “brotherly love”. In the novella Anthem, written by Ayn Rand, all men are bound to the society and held captive by the government’s beliefs. The Home of Scholars is responsible for all scientific discoveries. A new act is preventing them from releasing their findings into the society. Equality also dabbles in science, and he knows that this is a transgression. Equality wishes only to study the clockwork of the world, and to be accepted into The Home of Scholars. He brings his invention of a light to the council, but is turned down because his technological advancement

Now-a-days, when we think of the future, we picture flying cars, and being able to transport. In the novel “The Anthem” society and technology as we know it had been driven to an entirely new direction. The characters in the society do not have the right to speak freely nor do anything that they wish. They lost all of their freedom, they couldn’t even think for themselves. The society had to think as a whole, the word “I” did not exist in their vocabulary. The society is very balanced, and everyone fears the thought of even questioning it. Up until one man known as Equality 7-25271 wants the answers to all of his questions.

Anthem starts the book by stating that Equality has done a sin. The complete novel is based on this first line, because it shows Equality’s character and his rebellious actions. Throughout the book, Equality bases his actions off of the sin and develops a new character for himself. The sin not only describes Equality throughout the book, but also at the climax of the book and at the ending. The sin’s significance in the beginning of the book helps portray Equality's character and actions and the events of the book, but also Equality’s knowledge of his sins never prevents him from sinning.

Equality 7-2521, the main character of Anthem, lives in a society where everything is controlled by the government. There is no individuality; every person refers to themself as “we.” After finding a secret tunnel, Equality 7-2521 escapes here to write about himself and his childhood stories. Although he knows that he is breaking the law, he states that he feels guilt for his actions. As Equality 7-2521 writes about his childhood, it is discovered that he never wanted to be a street sweeper; his desire in life was to be a scholar so that he could explore and learn things about life. He remembers an instance where someone was executed for using the word “I”. Equality 7-2521 believed that he was called to be the next Transgressor. During the nights, he experiments in his tunnel. One night, he discovered electricity. While Equality 7-2521 is at work, he sees a young woman whom he referred to as the “Golden One.” Although the laws forbid men and women from speaking to each other, Equality

Within the novel, Anthem, Equality begins the story as though what is being done is a sin. As the novel progresses on, Equality’s mentality develops as well leading up to the progression of his assessment of this so called sin. Upon reaching the end of Equality’s self-finding, he reaches the conclusion that what he is doing is infact not a sin. Following the mentality that one should have their own individualistic quality, Equality’s final assessment of this “sin” would be correct.

Both protagonists from the novel Anthem and short story “Harrison Bergeron” face difficult problems within their society yet each of them know there is more going on than what they are told. In both societies they are taught that everyone is equal and they are treated as a whole but the main character in each story knows that the government is hiding things from the citizens about who they are and what’s truly going on. The protagonists from Anthem and “Harrison Bergeron” are both incredibly smart and share some of the same characteristics that would help them through the situation that they are in, but overall the protagonist Equality 7-2521 is a more inspiring and developed character rather than Harrison Bergeron because of his desire to

At the beginning of Anthem by Ayn Rand, Equality 7-2521 states that it is a sin to write his individual thoughts in secrecy. Later in the story, especially in the past few sections, he has completely changed his view of his individuality and past actions against the society of his brothers. Equality 7-2521 changes from being a scared slave to his community and lifestyle, to being Prometheus, a confident man working to change the world for “I” and against “we” with his plans for the Uncharted Forest. Prometheus’ view of society is correct, opposed to how he thought when he was Equality 7-2521. He approaches this new prospective and favors it because it has given him the most, and possibly the only, happiness that he’s ever had in his life.

Anthem is a book dedicated universal equality in every way possible. So this essay is about that over equality is not the best for everyone. So transgressions, fear, over-equality, and mistakes are why they give Equality a horrible job which is a Street Sweeper.

Anthem is a book by Ayn Rand. Ayn Rand has written quite a bit of novelties. She is a Russian-American. She was well known for her writing and the style in which she wrote in. She has some well known books including: We The Living, Anthem, For The New Intellectual, and The Fountainhead. She obviously was very good at what she wrote because she has so many well known books. People became inspired by her and used her actions and creations as role models to help them. What helped Equality 7-2521 be successful was his passion, love, and courage.

The novel Anthem by Ayn Rand is set in a totalitarian, collectivist society in which individuality, as well as many other things, is viewed as a crime. Throughout the story, Equality 7-2521’s views on these laws change. He begins with the feeling of guilt for going against the leaders, but by the end of the story, Equality feels no regret or shame for his transgressions. The shift in Equality’s appraisal of his actions is equitable because the leaders of the society deliberately took away his individuality and withheld significant informations from him.