Anthem Chapter 1-7 Claims Claim #1 Equality 7-2521 has much in common with the saint on the pyre. Claim #2 The novel Anthem illustrates the suffering that can occur when people are stripped of their individuality. Claim #3 The characters in Anthem are controlled by fear. Claim #4 Equality’s light is a symbol of knowledge and learning. Claim #5 Ayn Rand’s use of language creates a frightening mood for the reader. Claim #6 Ayn Rand uses the technique of flashback to add suspense to the novella. Claim #1 Equality 7-2521 has much in common with the saint on the pyre. Claim #2 The novel Anthem illustrates the suffering that can occur when people are stripped of their individuality. Claim #3 The characters in Anthem are controlled by fear. Claim #4 Equality’s light is a symbol of knowledge and learning. Claim #5 Ayn Rand’s use of language creates a frightening mood for the reader. Claim #6 Ayn Rand uses the technique of flashback to add suspense to the novella.