Freedom In Ayn Rand's Anthem

The Miracle of Equality 7-2521 “True freedom is the capacity for acting according to one's true character, to be altogether one's self, to be self-determined and not subject to outside coercion” (Corliss Lamont). The book Anthem by Ayn Rand, takes place in a collective society, all independence is eradicated. People can’t choose their name, can’t ever be alone, and never say the word “I”. They are mindless workers with the same routine everyday, until one man realizes the truth to life. The behemoth rulers of this society are the only ones who can think freely and make decisions. This sadistic society remains that way for many years because all people that are born are raised the same, brainwashed. They cannot be independant and don’t feel
He stole many things and continues to go into that opening for several months. But, his actions result in something flabbergasting that gives Equality the chance to free himself. “We made it. We created it. We brought it forth from the night of the ages. We alone. Our hands. Our mind. Ours alone and only”(Rand 59). This is again the man who is Equality 7-2521, he himself has discovered electricity and light bulbs. Although he has broken many laws, he thinks that he will be forgiven for his gift is so great. Equality is different. Stronger, taller, much smarter, and has qualities that many others do not; curiosity and ambition. This gives Equality an advantage. He gathers his work and goes to show the council his discovery, but change is a thing of mystery in the society, and his discovery was greatly rejected. Out of frustration and pure disappointment, Equality jumps out of the building and runs for the dreaded forest. It was in the forest that He discovers the truth to life, “I” the sacred word. I am, I will, Myself and only me. He has learned that no man is equal, all men are different in their own ways and will do their own things. Equality gains back what man has lost, and he hopes to bring all men back to their