Equality+7-2521

Equality 7-2521 = Anti-Hero In the beginning of __Anthem__, Equality 7-2521 is writing in a tunnel under the Earth, explaining his background and the society around him. His greatly uses plural pronouns to refer to himself and others to convey a society of complete socialization and governmental control. The idea of the World Council was to eliminate all individualistic ideas and usage of Unspeakable Word, I. He reflects his different stages in development and the different areas where he lived. Although he was bright in math in science, a Council of Vocations assigned him to the Home of Street Sweepers for his lifelong job. As he was working on his job, he finds the entrance to a subway tunnel in his assigned work area and explores it. He quickly realizes that the tunnel is left over from the Unmentionable Times, before the creation of his own society. Equality 7-2521 rediscovers electricity and the light bulb. He even falls in love with a girl he sees in the field which is also forbidden. He take his findings to the World of Scholars and they are horrified at what they see. They reject his word and when they try to destroy it, Equality 7-2521 flees into the Uncharted Forest which lies outside the City. He lives in the forest in a library with his love. He calls himself Prometheus and his love Gaea. He reads texts and inscribes the word "Ego" outside his dwelling. Equality 7-2521 realizes the significance of his whole life when he comes to understand that one is the center of one's universe, and the individuals perception gives the world its true meaning. Therefore, individualism is the most prominent theme in this novel. The archetype of the anti-hero has been very prominent in great novels throughout time. An anti-hero is usually considered a protagonist whose character is opposing to that of the stereotypical hero, yet still contains many heroic qualities. In order to be considered an anti-hero, the character must reject some sort of traditional thought, and must be deemed unethical or immoral by society due to his actions. Equality 7-2521 fits this criteria precisely. The first words of the novel are "It is a sin to write this" (Rand 17). Equality 7-2521 begins the novel rebelling against established doctrine by thinking and writing words of his own, which is strictly prohibited. Even though Equality knows that writing is prohibited, he continues writing and continues breaking rules. He shows his knowledge of his wrong doings by stating that "the laws say that men may not write unless the Council of Vocations bid them so" (Rand 17). This rebellious action and drive to revolt makes Equality 7-2521 a valid anti-hero. Equality's curiosity also affirm his role as an anti-hero. Although he is supposed to be simply performing his assigned task of cleaning the streets, he walks into a subway tunnel form the Unmentionable Times and seems puzzled. He performs experiments and creates light using the material in the tunnel, which is completely against his task; individual interests should not exist in this society. He claims "then we thought of the meaning of that which lay before us. We can light our tunnel, and the City, and all the cities of the world with nothing save metal and wires. We can give our brothers a new light, cleaner and brighter, than any they have ever known. The power of the sky can be made to do men's bidding. There are no limits to its secrets and its might, and it can be made to grant us anything if we but choose to ask. Then we know what we must do" (Rand 60). Here, Equalities curious nature causes him to digress from is assigned task and rediscover something that he should never have discovered. He followed his own interest to the discovery; although, one is not supposed to do what he or she pleases. When he took his findings to the Scholars, they were on the verge of destroying it and imprisoning him for his horrifying actions. However, his anti-heroic qualities are elucidated again when he flees the city and goes to live in the forest with his love. An example of an anti-hero character is Amir form The Kite Runner. Amir is compared to his servant and good friend Hassan. Hassan does everything for Amir and such a loyal friend to him that he even gets raped for him. To the reader, Amir is a horrible friend that watches his good friend get raped and does not do anything to help him. Amir goes against the rules of friendship and trust, similar to how Equality went against the trust of his city. Therefore, Equality follow the archetype of the anti-hero due to his actions and curiosity.
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 * __Equality 7-2521, the Anti-Hero: __**
 * __How to speak like Equality 7-2521: __**
 * 1) Use plural pronouns such as "we", "our", "they", and "us".
 * Quote: ** "But this is not the only sin upon us. We have committed a great crime, and for this crime there is no name" (Rand 17).
 * Commentary: **<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;"> In the quote, Equality uses the word "us" instead of "me" to convey the rules of the society he lives in. By using the word "us" he does not mean that a lot of people have performed a sin. Since his society with strict rules and no individual thought, he uses the word "us" instead of "me."
 * 1) <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">Continually disobey the law.
 * <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">Quote: **<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;"> "We have broken the laws. The laws say that men may not write unless the Council of Vocations bid them so… What punishment awaits us if it be discovered we know not, for no such crime has come in the memory of men and there are no laws to provide for it" (Rand 17).
 * <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">Commentary: **<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;"> This quote clearly shows the anti-hero side of Equality by showing his rebellious nature. By using plural pronouns to imply what only he has done, Equality elucidates his unique actions.
 * 1) <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">Be curious and strive to learn more about things.
 * <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">Quote: **<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;"> "We know not what this power is nor whence it comes. We followed it in preference to all our studies. We worked with it, we tested it in more ways than we can describe, and each step was as another miracle unveiling before us. We have built strange things with this discovery of ours" (Rand 52).
 * <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">Commentary: **<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;"> Although he is supposed to be simply performing his assigned task of cleaning the streets, he walks into a subway tunnel form the Unmentionable Times and seems puzzled. He performs experiments and creates light using the material in the tunnel, which is completely against his task; individual interests should not exist in this society. His curious nature is conveyed in his diction when he uses the word "miracle" in describing what he saw. His words show he interest in his finding because he "worked with it". The anaphora of "we" claims Equalities individual choice to do what he believes.
 * 1) <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">Never lie but you may hide the truth.
 * <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">Quote: **<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;"> 'They asked us 'where have you been?' 'we will not tell you.' They tore our clothes from our body… the first blow of the lash felt as if our spine had been cut in two… but we did not cry" (Rand 64).
 * <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">Commentary: **<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;"> The imagery of Equality's beating for not telling where he was serves to imply the important of individual beliefs. Although he did not lie to Council, he did not tell them the truth either, even if it resulted in excruciating pain.
 * 1) <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">Ask rhetorical questions.
 * <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">Quote: **<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;"> "The words of the Evil Ones… The words of the Unmentionable Times… What are the words which we have lost? May the Council have mercy upon us!" (Rand 48).
 * <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">Commentary: **<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;"> Equality asks rhetorical questions to help the reader understand what he is thinking. By asking questions, Equality makes the reader think about what the words might be. Most readers realize that the word is "I".

<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">Equality's speech techniques can be used when one is in the process of rebelling and doing what he or she wants. Equality had unique beliefs and he followed his beliefs even though hard times. If someone has really strong beliefs, use the five techniques to speak like Equality. <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTf6NK0wsiA <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">In the beginning of __Anthem__, Equality 7-2521 is writing in a tunnel under the Earth, explaining his background and the society around him. His greatly uses plural pronouns to refer to himself and others to convey a society of complete socialization and governmental control. The idea of the World Council was to eliminate all individualistic ideas and usage of Unspeakable Word, I. He reflects his different stages in development and the different areas where he lived. Although he was bright in math in science, a Council of Vocations assigned him to the Home of Street Sweepers for his lifelong job. <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">During the end of the novel, Equality is named Prometheus. This allusion can relate to the novel to convey how knowledge can be shared. Prometheus, in Greek mythology, stole the knowledge of fire and gave it to the humans. Similarly, Equality acquired the knowledge of indivualism and creativity and gave it to his love, later known as Gaea. Gaea is the mother of all in Greek mythology. This allusion serves to convey that The Golden One will be the mother of all enlightened individuals that will be born in the future.
 * __<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">Conclusion: __**