Show:
Characters
Society of Anthem
Philosophy
Plot
Plot 2
100
What is the main character's name?
Equality
100
Why do people automatically distrust the main character due to his appearance?
He is six feet tall.
100
Who wrote Anthem? (Bonus: Name her most famous book.)
Ayn Rand. Her most famous book is Atlas Shrugged.
100
What job is the main character assigned?
Street Sweeper
100
What is the Forbidden Word?
I
200
What is the first name of the main character's crush?
Liberty
200
In this society, at what age are you considered an elder? (Bonus: what age are you considered "ancient"?)
40. 45.
200
What is the name of the author's philosophy?
Objectivism
200
What was the main character's favorite subject in school? (Bonus: What was his least favorite?)
He loved science. He hated history.
200
How does the main character escape the Palace of Corrective Detention?
He breaks the door and walks away.
300

Who is the main character's friend at work?

International

300
Who is in charge of assigning people jobs?
Council of Vocations
300
Which economic system did the author of Anthem think was the most moral? (Bonus: Which economic system did she dislike?)
Capitalism. She disliked Communism.
300
What kind of tunnel does the main character find?
A subway tunnel
300
What does the main character see for the first time in the Uncharted Forest? (Bonus: Why is this the first time he's ever seen it?)
He sees his own reflection. There are no mirrors in the city.
400

What is the name of the Council member who is in charge?

Prometheus and Gaea

400
What is the name of the big event that happened in the past that changed society? (Bonus: who fought against whom?)
The Great Rebirth. The Many fought The Few.
400
The author of Anthem rejected ____________________ (the idea that we should live to serve others).
Altruism
400
What does the main character discover? (Bonus: which dead animal helps him discover it?)
Electricity. He first discovers it when he sees a dead frog move on its own when touched by a copper wire.
400
What name does the main character give the girl he has a crush on in his mind? Bonus: What name does she give him?
The Golden One. She calls him The Unconquered.
500
Where does Equality meet Union and what impact does he have on Equality at that time?
Equality meets Union at the Home of the Students. Equality tries to copy Union so that he does not stand out.
500
How long did it take for all the Councils to agree to start using candles? BONUS: How many people did it take to invent the candle?
50 years. 20 people.
500
Name two of the four principles of Objectivism. (Bonus: Name all four.)
Reason, Individuality, Capitalism, Self-Interest
500
What is the sacred word?
Ego
500
What does the Light that the protagonist discovers symbolize?
The Light symbolizes hope, knowledge, or freedom.