ANTHEM
Read the passage. Then answer
the following questions.
“It is a sin to write this. It is a
sin to think words no others
think and to put them down
upon a paper no others see. It
is base and evil. It is as if we
were speaking alone to no
ears but our own. And we
know well that there is not
transgression blacker than to
do or think alone. We have
broken laws. The laws say
that men may not write unless
the Council of Vocations bid
them so.”
1. What is illegal in this
society?
2. What kind of society does
this paragraph describe?
Be specific!
3. What might be some of
the strengths of this
society?
4. What might be some of
the weaknesses of this
society?
What is a dystopia?
Find a definition for dystopia
tonight. Be sure to write it
down so that you can share it
with the class tomorrow!
• Imaginary society
• undesirable, bad
• opposite of utopia
(perfect society)
Some Things To Know
 Anthem is a work of dystopian fiction.
 Anthem has a first-person
(Equality 7Does thisnarrator
remind you
2521. He uses “we”ofand
refer to himself
any “our”
other to
societies
or fictional)?
List
because his society(real
believes
in Collectivism.
them in your notes.
 Collectivism
 similar to Communism
 values the group over the individual
 chains the individual to the group for the sake of the
“common good”
 Equality 7-2521’s society has many strict rules,
harsh consequences, and almost no personal
freedoms.
Chapter 1, Part 1
1. According to this
society, what is the
“root of all evil” (17)?
2. Describe where
Equality 7-2521 is
while he writes.
3. How is Equality 7-2521
different from the
others?
4. What are some of the
other laws of the
society?
 At this point, what
does Equality 7-2521
want most in life? Why
do you think he wants
that?
Chapter 1, Part 2
1. Describe a typical day
in the life of a Street
Sweeper.
2. Describe International
4-8818.
3. What crimes doe
Equality 7-2521
commit?
4. What is the
relationship between
Equality 7-2521 and
International 4-8818?
 Even though Equality
7-2521 knows that
what he is doing is evil,
he feels no regret.
What does this
rejection of society’s
values tell us about
Equality 7-2521 as a
character?
For the Rest of Class
 Read chapter II.
 Make notes about the following elements of
chapter II:
 Liberty 5-3000
 Equality 7-2521
 Equality 7-2521’s crimes/sins
 The Transgressor
Today in Class
 Finish reading chapter II. Remember to take
notes on:
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Liberty 5-3000
Equality 7-2521
Equality 7-2521’s crimes/sins
The Transgressor
 In a paragraph, answer the following question.
Use specific details from the book to support
your answer (cite page numbers!): How has
Equality 7-2521 changed as a character since
the beginning of the book?
 Work on your April book if you finish early.
Chapters 3-5
1. What is the power that
Equality 7-2521 has
discovered?
2. Why is it significant that
the word “alone” is
repeated so many times
in chapter 3?
3. Why does the Golden
One (Liberty 5-3000)
call Equality 7-2521 the
Unconquered One?
4. How to Equality 7-2521
and Liberty 5-3000 feel
about each other? How
do you know?
5. What does Equality 7-
2521 invent at the
beginning of chapter 5?
6. Equality 7-2521 wants
to share his invention
with society; he
believes he has more to
offer society if only he
had time to work (60).
What does this
response tell us about
Equality 7-2521 as a
person?
“Our gift is greater than our
transgression” (61).
 Equality 7-2521 says this about his invention.
 In a paragraph, explain why he believes this
and why the Council of Scholars (and society)
will not agree.
 Use specific details from the book to support
your answer.
For the Rest of Class
 Work on reading chapters 6-10 in Anthem
(due Wednesday).
 Work on your April book assessment (due
Thursday).
Group Discussion Questions (6-10)
1. Review chapter 6. What is
Equality 7-2521 willing to
do for his light bulb? Why
is it so important to him?
2. Why does Equality 7-2521
still believe society will
accept the light bulb and
his help?
3. How does society respond
to the light bulb? Why?
4. Describe Equality 72521's
first day in the
Unchartered Forest. How
does he react to his new
feelings of freedom?
5. Why do you think Equality
7-2521 looks different
from his brothers (46-47,
80)? Give at least three
reasons.
6. Why does the Golden One
follow Equality 7-2521?
7. What does Equality 72521 want MOST in
chapter 10? Why?
8. Explain how Equality 72521 has changed as a
character in chapters 610. Give at least three
ways.
The Light Bulb
 What do you think the light bulb symbolizes?
 Write a paragraph explaining your opinion.
 5-7 sentences
 use at least TWO specific details from the book to
support your opinion
 cite these quotes/paraphrases
Chapters 11-12
What HUGE change
happens in chapter 11?
2. Summarize your assigned
paragraph.
3. What is Equality 7-2521’s
new opinion about
collectivism (the way his
society worked)?
4. What is Equality 7-2521’s
god?
5. Why is Equality 7-2521 so
moved when he reads the
word “I” for the first time
(98)?
1.
6. What are Equality 7-2521
and the Golden One’s new
names?
7. What is Prometheus’ plan
for the future?
8. Summarize Prometheus’
understanding of the
history of mankind.
9. What does Prometheus
believe his purpose in life
is?
10. What is the sacred word?
Prometheus and Gaea
 Prometheus (Greek mythology)
 fire belonged only to the gods
 Prometheus defied the gods and shared fire with
humanity
 punishment: Prometheus is chained to a mountain;
every day birds come and eat his liver (which regrows at
night)
 Gaea (Roman mythology)
 mother of the gods
 generally associated with life and rebirth
Literary Analysis
Quarter 4 Assessment
What is Literary Analysis?
 forming an informed opinion about a text or
aspect of a text
 examining and explaining the way that a text
or part of a text works
 using evidence from the text to explain and
support your opinion
How It Works
 Thesis
 identifies the element of the text that you will be
explaining
 states your opinion
 Evidence
 uses specific details from the text
 specific = quotes and paraphrases
 always cited
 Analysis
 explains how your evidence supports your opinion
 NOT directly stated in the text; analysis = YOUR
thoughts and ideas
Literary Analysis Practice 1
 In a full essay, identify and explain one theme from
Anthem.
 theme = the author’s message that applies in the story and in
our own lives
 think about what Rand is saying about the individual
 Brainstorm
Write down some possible themes.
Choose one theme (make sure it is a theme statement!)
1.
2.
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
Hatred NO
Hatred is the most destructive force in the world. YES
Write down details from the book that you could use to
explain the theme.
4. Choose four quotes/paraphrases to use in your essay on
Monday.
5. Check in with Mrs. Clarenbach
3.
Literary Analysis Practice 1
 In a full essay, identify and explain one theme from
Anthem.
 theme = the author’s message that applies in the story and in
our own lives
 think about what Rand is saying about the individual
 Brainstorm
Write down some possible themes.
Choose one theme (make sure it is a theme statement!)
1.
2.


Hatred NO
Hatred is the most destructive force in the world. YES
Write down details from the book that you could use to
explain the theme.
4. Choose four quotes/paraphrases to use in your essay on
Monday.
5. Check in with Mrs. Clarenbach
3.
Anthem In-Class Essay
 In a full essay, identify and explain one theme
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from Anthem.
Your introduction and conclusion do NOT need
to be full paragraphs, but your body
paragraphs should be.
You should have at LEAST two body
paragraphs.
Each body paragraph should have two specific
details from the book.
Be sure to explain HOW your examples show
the theme.
Possible Essay Outline
I.
Introduction
A. Thesis: State the theme you will discuss.
II. Body Paragraph 1
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Topic Sentence/Main Idea: State which part of the
theme you will discuss
Example: Quote or paraphrase from the book
Analyze: Explain how the quote/paraphrase shows the
theme
Example: Quote or paraphrase from the book
Analyze: Explain how the quote/paraphrase shows the
theme
III. Body Paragraph 2 (Same format as B.P. 1)
IV. Conclusion
A.
Concluding sentence: remind your reader of the theme
The Village
Laws and rules of the village
Connections to Anthem
Literary Analysis Practice 2
 In a full essay, compare and contrast Anthem and
The Village. Be sure to focus on significant
similarities and differences!
 Reminders:
 Underline the titles of the book and movie (Anthem
and The Village)
 Write in paragraph form
 Explain how your examples prove your thesis
Possible Essay Outline
Introduction
I.
A.
B.
C.
Attention Getter: Say
something interesting related to
the book and movie
Plot and Character Background:
Give a brief reminder of the plot
and characters of the book and
movie
Thesis: State how the book and
movie are similar and different
Body Paragraph 1
II.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Topic Sentence/Main Idea:
State how the book and movie
are similar
Example: Example from the
book and movie
Analyze: Explain how the
examples are similar
Example: Example from the
book and movie
Analyze: Explain how the
examples are similar
III. Body Paragraph 2
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Topic Sentence/Main Idea:
State how the book and movie
are different
Example: Example from the
book and movie
Analyze: Explain how the
examples are different
Example: Example from the
book and movie
Analyze: Explain how the
examples are different
IV. Conclusion
A.
B.
Review main points (how are
the book and movie similar and
different)
Clincher sentence: Say
something interesting that will
keep your reader thinking
about your topic