Questions and Answers
Describe Liberty 5-3000.
Thin, blonde hair
What is the 'pain more precious than pleasure' that Equality feels?
He has a crush on her, wants to be able to talk to her, but cannot.
Find lines that indicate Equality's attitude toward life when he thinks of Liberty.
When he thinks of Liberty, he feels that the earth is good and that it is not a burden to live.
What name does Equality give Liberty?
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What is Equality's attitude towards the time of mating and the palace of mating?
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What hangs in the air and walks through the city to cause men's heads to be bowed?
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Identify Fraternity 2-5503 and Solidarity 9-6347.
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Why aren't Equality's brothers silent?
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What is the uncharted forest?
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What was the Great Rebirth?
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What is the only crime punishable by death?
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Who was the transgressor?
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Describe the significant experience that Equality had the day of the transgressor's execution.
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Study Notes
Liberty 5-3000
- Described with thin, blonde hair, symbolizing an idealized form of beauty and individuality.
Equality's Crush
- Feels a "pain more precious than pleasure" due to his crush on Liberty 5-3000, highlighting the struggle between desire and societal constraints on emotions.
Attitude Towards Life
- Equality appreciates life when thinking of Liberty, believing the earth is good and living is a joy, contrasting with the oppressive environment around him.
Name for Liberty
- Equality refers to Liberty as the "Golden Rule," indicating her value and significance in his life.
Views on Mating
- Considers the act of mating to be ugly and shameful, reflecting societal perceptions and inhibiting personal connections.
Prevailing Emotion
- Fear permeates society, causing men to bow their heads, representing the prevailing oppression and control among individuals.
Fraternity and Solidarity
- Fraternity (2-5503) is characterized by quiet wisdom but sudden emotional outbursts, while Solidarity (9-6347) appears calm by day but screams for help at night, indicating internal turmoil.
Speech Constraints
- Equality's brothers are not silent by choice; they cannot express their thoughts due to a societal structure that requires unanimous agreement and stifles individual opinions.
Unchartered Forest
- Represents the ruins of ancient cities and lost knowledge, symbolizing the ignorance imposed by society’s rules.
Great Rebirth
- Marks the event when all books and knowledge from prior civilizations were destroyed, leading to a radical transformation in society’s understanding of the world.
Criminality of Free Thought
- The only crime punishable by death is the utterance of the "unspeakable word," emphasizing the totalitarian regime's terror over free expression.
The Transgressor
- The individual who spoke the unspeakable word, serving as a martyr for the principles of free thought and individuality.
Significant Experience During Execution
- On the day of the transgressor's execution, his tongue is removed, and in his final moments, he attempts to communicate the forbidden word to Equality, symbolizing the struggle for enlightenment against oppressive rule.
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Test your knowledge of key concepts from Chapter 2 of 'Anthem'. This set of flashcards includes definitions and themes, particularly focusing on the character Equality and his feelings towards liberty. Dive into the exploration of individuality and emotions as portrayed in the text.
