Because the loving relationship between Equality 7-2521 and Liberty 5-3000 is hindered by collectivism, the goodness in individualism is shown through pathos. When Equality first expresses his infatuation with Liberty, he “wish[es] to write [her] name. We wish to speak it, but we dare not speak it above a whisper. For men are forbidden to take notice of women. But we think of one among women, they whose name is Liberty 5-3000” (Rand 38). Equality 7-2521 pays …show more content…
In “Anthem,” the word “we” fuels group mentality and diminishes free thinking. The word “we” takes away the intimacy in Prometheus’ romantic relationship while the word “I” draws him and his lover closer. Prometheus is a new, unbroken man when he discovers the word “I”, thus he fathoms individualism. Life is experienced uniquely to each individual, and when deprived of individuality, nothingness looms. Feels kinda repetitive, maybe that’s just