Why do you think you're unique? Is it your personality, your looks, or your race? Whatever the case may be, each person has a certain quality that makes them stand out in society. The novel "Anthem" by Russian-American author Ayn Rand was originally published in 1938. An inventive young guy in Anthem discovers his potential and comes to completely embrace his uniqueness. This innovation puts his life in jeopardy and forces him to leave the city where he was born since it rebels against the ruthless socialism there. Being unique is a virtue that deserves encouragement since it encourages innovation and personal growth. Individuality is a valuable trait because it promotes creativity. People are more likely to come up with original solutions …show more content…
"And we thought: "We shall bring the truth to light. We shall write it down, we shall cut through the superstitions and the prejudices, we shall take the spirit of man into our hands and we shall say – This is what you wanted to know."The 12th chapter So as to emphasize Equality 7-2521's desire and determination to express his creativity and spread his ideas, especially in the areas of knowledge and truth, the author of this quote from "Anthem" repeatedly uses the words "We shall" at the beginning of each new sentence. Adding flow and focus to the text was the author's intention in order to give the reader a stronger sense of the message's importance. "We wished to know the meaning of our being. We wished to learn about this new world which had come to us, and to learn whether we had lived in the past." (Chapter 2) This quote from "Anthem" uses characterization to show Equality 7-2521's appetite for knowledge was driven by his individuality …show more content…
In the book "Anthem," the main character stumbles onto an underground passageway that takes him to a vanished civilization. He discovers that seeking information for one's own development requires work. Only those who are willing to look for them will be able to see the mysteries of this world, according to Chapter 12 of the book. A metaphor is demonstrated in this quotation. The expression "secrets of this earth" alludes metaphorically to knowledge and reality. This implies that only those who deliberately want to do so may glimpse the mysteries of the planet. We are alone. Our hands. Our mind. Ours alone and only" (Chapter 11). This quote is symbolizing repetition, as the word ‘’we’’ is repeated multiple times as it is permissible in anthem society for individuals to identify themself as one of individuals showing how individuality is discouraged and which equality was proud of his invention and recognizes that it was created through his individual effort and creativity. By valuing individuality, people can develop their own unique ideas leading to identity and personal growth allowing them to invent the unpredictable because their individual desires and determination to grow and learn exceed society's expectations. In conclusion, Valuing individuality promotes personal growth and innovation. In