Ego. too much and you're a pretentious snob, and too little and you lose the will to live. Anthem is a short story set in a futuristic era where the word “I” is banned. citizens are seen as part of a society rather than as individuals with ambitious dreams. Prometheus was different from the others, he wanted to live a life of freedom and fulfillment. He took a bold step and presented an electricity box to the House of Scholars. only in this society it was illegal to follow your own path and be different from others. Instantly he met narrow-minded people while showing his invention. Equality 7-2521 had always been different from his brothers. When he was in the student hall, his teachers disapproved of him. He loved learning and asked so many questions that it was soon banned; he was too agile and brilliant compared to his peers. Making him stand out like a sore thumb within his society. At one point, he tried to delay his mind and block out any new information in order to integrate. Soon he learned that he didn't have the ability to bend his mind to his tastes, he was just naturally faster than others. The 7-2521 tie also looks physically different. Towering over the others, he stood up. Unlike others who have been torn down by society and caused you to feel hopeless for them. “There is evil in your bones, Equality 7-2521, for your body has grown beyond the bodies of your brothers.”(18); He wanted to find answers that scholars had not dared to explore, wishing he could belong to the House of Scholars. The underground tunnel was his sanctuary, where he could examine the Earth. Over time, Equality 7-2521 began to accept itself. Being a street sweeper soon became an obstacle for him b...... middle of paper......better. In Anthem society, it is said that the brothers are the state. That everything must be done by brothers for brothers. However, they never question or care who the brothers are. Prometheus saw this and wanted to be better for his brothers. So threatening society because no one should be superior to another. His goals were driven by what he wanted for himself and the state. Although he was not dedicated to the state, he was simply doing what was best for him. The state did not want these ideas to infect its citizens. Not to mention that citizens would start to think for themselves. They would revolt to obtain their natural rights. As John Locke declared: men have the natural right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Prometheus threatened to destroy their entire society with him as leader.