Analysis Of Ayn Rand's Anthem

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“It is a sin to write this” Anthem: by Ayn Rand began with this quote made by Equality 7-2521 who lived in a world in the distant future where it was illegal to be alone and think. At the beginning of the book, Equality says “we” instead of “I” because he did not want to further his sin. I think Equality’s eventual assessment of his sin is correct because there is no reason it should be illegal to be alone, and there is no sin in wanting to be with your thoughts.

It should not be illegal to be alone, there is no reason for it. This is why Equality 7-2521’s assessment of his sin is correct. In the world Equality lives in, he is not allowed to be alone; or, as a punishment, he would serve 10 years in the Palace of Corrective Detention if