Evidence
Write down a piece of evidence from the book that could support this claim:
The society in Anthem promotes control and blind obedience instead of freedom.
The citizens are not allowed to choose their own professions, live with their families, think for themselves, etc.
What is the meaning of the word "anthropophobiac"
Someone who is afraid of people
What is the sacred word?
Ego
Why does Equality initially believe writing alone is a "sin?"
The Society has conditioned them to view any form of individuality or free thought as a problem
It is a place for him to be alone and think freely
Write down a piece of evidence from the book that could support this claim:
The leaders in Anthem act out of fear of losing control instead of actual responsibility.
The leaders reject Equality's invention even though it could grow their society because they are afraid.
What is the meaning of the word "heliolatry"?
Worship of the sun
What is Equality's plan at the end of the novel?
To return for the others and bring them to his new home
To maintain control and ensure conformity to the society's laws such as group mentality, schedule following, etc.
Why do the scholars reject Equality's invention?
They fear change and loss of control; they do not like progress; they care more about following laws than actual growth
Write down a piece of evidence from the book that could support this claim:
Freedom from government control leads to happiness.
When Equality escapes into the woods, he experiences freedom for the first time and feels joy.
Name 3 real facts you have learned about Ms. Huff after 8 weeks of school.
answers will vary
Why did the Transgressor get sentenced to death?
He said the Unspeakable Word
Why is "The Golden One" an important name?
It shows Equality's desire for preference and individuality
Why does Equality expect the Council to praise him?
He still believes in their values at this point; he believes they will reward growth and progress and care more about this than following laws.
Write down a piece of evidence from the book that could support this claim:
It is more important to find your individual identity than to serve the group as a whole.
Equality discovers more joy through the independent activities he does than through serving the "brotherhood"
Equality experiences deeper meaning through his individual relationship with Liberty than through working for the collective good.
What is the meaning of the word "euphonious"?
Good-sounding
What feeling does Equality experience for the first time when he is on his own in the forest?
Freedom / independence
What does Equality's invention of the light reveal about him?
He is capable of independent thought and innovation
What does Equality's form of escape suggest about the society?
Write down a piece of evidence from the book that could support this claim:
It is justified to break the rules if the rules are unjust.
Options:
Equality writes in his tunnel even though it is forbidden.
Equality builds a lightbulb even though it is forbidden.
How many cousins does Ms. Huff have?
Bonus 100 for knowing any of their names
3! Sara Lloyd, Merilee, Vivian
Summarize Equality's viewpoint on the individual vs. the group at the end of the book.
Answers will vary... something along the lines of: Equality learns to value his own unique self and its contributions to society and sees the valuing of the collective "we" as harmful to progress.
What is the significance of Equality AND Liberty's new names?
Prometheus: he connects himself to bringing knowledge to humanity
Gaea: nature, life, and creation
How does Equality change after entering the forest?
He begins to think freely without guilt, reject the ideas of the Society, and feel more joy in his independent identity separate from the group