Sinister Motivation Ayn Rand’s book, Anthem raises the question what would life be like in a completely equal and unknowing world. In a society where there is no individualism and the Council of Vocations controls life; one man rises up and protests the ideas of this society. Equality 7-2521 learned rather quickly in the Home of Students, unlike the rest of them, he understood lessons before they were spoken; however this was considered a sin in society. Within the community no man is greater than any other and they refer to themselves as “we” not as “I”. The Council of Vocations decides what you’re job will be for the future, but nobody knows how they actually decide the positions assigned. Equality 7-2521 was dreaming of being placed
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“It is not good to be different from our brothers, but it is evil to be superior to them” was drilled into the minds of the citizens from the time that they were in the Home of Infants (21). By drilling this statement into the heads of the youth, it creates an idea of sin that cannot be replaced. When a citizen of the community begins to feel they are committing this sin, they attempt to stop it and they don’t let it show because they do not wish to be alienated by their “family”. “We were just like our brothers then” implying that Equality 7-2521 are now completely different from society and their “brothers” in ways that society would frown upon (20). However, this statement is true, Equality 7-2521 is different from his brothers and is therefore committing a sin that is considered unforgivable. By being able to understand lessons faster, he was considered superior to the rest of his brothers so, he therefore must be contained and punished otherwise he would disrupt the whole idea of the societal norms. Society has a few selected chosen leaders that are chosen because they will protect the ideas of this society. In this society, nobody is greater than other citizens do the job that is assigned to because the Council of Vocations thinks it will best suit them and to oppose the Council of Vocations is a rare and punishable task. The …show more content…
When Equality 7-2521 walked into the room and introduced himself the World Council made a mockery of him. “A Street Sweeper walking in upon the Word Council of Scholars! It is not to be believed” declaring their dominance over Equality 7-2521. When Equality 7-2521 placed the glass box in front of the Council and when it began to glow the Council began to flee from the table. Struck by fear and terror the Council began threatening Equality 7-2521 “You shall be burned at the stake” because he stepped outside of societal norms and created something that others dare not think of (72). After meeting with the Council and having them react the way that they did, Equality took off towards the Uncharted Forest only to be followed by Liberty 5-3000. Together they made many discoveries in the unknown world. They discovered their reflection, and colors and so much more. They finally broke out of the society that held them back, trapped inside of a
“It is not good to be different from our brothers, but it is evil to be superior to them” was drilled into the minds of the citizens from the time that they were in the Home of Infants (21). By drilling this statement into the heads of the youth, it creates an idea of sin that cannot be replaced. When a citizen of the community begins to feel they are committing this sin, they attempt to stop it and they don’t let it show because they do not wish to be alienated by their “family”. “We were just like our brothers then” implying that Equality 7-2521 are now completely different from society and their “brothers” in ways that society would frown upon (20). However, this statement is true, Equality 7-2521 is different from his brothers and is therefore committing a sin that is considered unforgivable. By being able to understand lessons faster, he was considered superior to the rest of his brothers so, he therefore must be contained and punished otherwise he would disrupt the whole idea of the societal norms. Society has a few selected chosen leaders that are chosen because they will protect the ideas of this society. In this society, nobody is greater than other citizens do the job that is assigned to because the Council of Vocations thinks it will best suit them and to oppose the Council of Vocations is a rare and punishable task. The …show more content…
When Equality 7-2521 walked into the room and introduced himself the World Council made a mockery of him. “A Street Sweeper walking in upon the Word Council of Scholars! It is not to be believed” declaring their dominance over Equality 7-2521. When Equality 7-2521 placed the glass box in front of the Council and when it began to glow the Council began to flee from the table. Struck by fear and terror the Council began threatening Equality 7-2521 “You shall be burned at the stake” because he stepped outside of societal norms and created something that others dare not think of (72). After meeting with the Council and having them react the way that they did, Equality took off towards the Uncharted Forest only to be followed by Liberty 5-3000. Together they made many discoveries in the unknown world. They discovered their reflection, and colors and so much more. They finally broke out of the society that held them back, trapped inside of a