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      PART TWO

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      by LovelyMay In Chapter Two of "Anthem," the narrative delves deeper into the protagonist's forbidden fascination with Liberty 5-3000, a woman who embodies resistance against their society's enforced conformity. The protagonist, referring to themselves in the plural as is customary in their society, struggles with their growing infatuation, an emotion strictly prohibited by the rigid laws governing personal relationships and social interaction. They are captivated by Liberty 5-3000's physical presence and the defiance…
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      PART THREE

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      by LovelyMay In Part Three of "Anthem" by Ayn Rand, Equality 7-2521 shares a groundbreaking discovery that sets him apart from the rest of his society. Defying the Council of Scholars' assertion that only universally acknowledged knowledge is valid, Equality 7-2521 embraces the unknown, unveiling a novel power of nature through sheer curiosity and tenacity. His journey into the forbidden realm of individual discovery begins with a simple, yet profound, observation— a dead frog's leg twitching, spurred by an unknown…
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      PART FOUR

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      by LovelyMay Days turned to many before we could again cross paths with Liberty 5-3000, whom we've secretly named the Golden One. It was a peculiar day when the sky resembled a vast spread of flames, making the fields appear breathless under its eerie glow. On such an afternoon, as the women sluggishly tended to their chores, distanced from the road, we encountered the Golden One, solitary by the hedge as if awaiting us. Their gaze, ordinarily harsh and reluctant to yield to the world, softened upon meeting ours,…
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      PART FIVE

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      by LovelyMay In "Anthem" Part Five, the narrator experiences a moment of extraordinary breakthrough and inventiveness. Solely through their individual effort, after countless days and trials, they achieve a monumental creation: a glass box akin to a device from the Unmentionable Times, capable of harnessing the power of the sky with unprecedented strength. The moment they close the circuit, the wire inside the device glows red, casting a circle of light upon the ground, a manifestation of electric power that doesn't…
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      PART SIX

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      by LovelyMay After thirty days of silence, Equality 7-2521 returns to his journal, detailing the consequence of his absence from the City Theatre due to preoccupation with his invention. Caught for missing the communal event, he is confronted by the Council of the Home of the Street Sweepers. When questioned about his whereabouts, Equality 7-2521 refuses to betray the secret of his discovery, declaring, "We will not tell you." This refusal leads to his capture and sentencing to the Palace of Corrective Detention, a…
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      Chapter I

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter I introduces the protagonist, who is navigating an overwhelming and hostile environment, facing both physical and emotional detachment from the realities of survival. The extreme cold around him dulls his senses, creating a disorienting experience where his thoughts drift aimlessly, akin to translucent jellyfish drifting in the vast, unforgiving Arctic landscape. This internal fog mirrors his numbness to the world outside, as the biting cold gnaws at his hands and feet, yet his mind persists with a…
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      Dedication

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Dedication opens with a heartfelt and deeply personal tribute from the author to their parents. Through a single, powerful line, the author conveys their profound gratitude and affection, acknowledging the immense role their parents have played in shaping the person they have become. This brief yet meaningful declaration serves as an emotional cornerstone, reflecting the love, care, and guidance the author received during their upbringing. The simple, direct nature of this message holds immense emotional…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The Ministry of Time continues its narrative with Gore boarding the ship, greeted by the distant and muffled figures of the watch, all set against the eerie tilt caused by the surrounding sea ice. As Gore moves below deck, the warmth from the crowded crew stands in stark contrast to the harsh cold he just endured. Despite his own physical exhaustion and mental fog, Gore learns from Stanley, the ship’s surgeon, that the date is July 24, 1847. The cold’s toll on him is evident as his delayed response to…
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      Chapter III

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter III begins with Gore lying in his cabin, lost in reflection about his deteriorating physical state. His mind drifts to a comment made by Stanley about “Debility,” which describes the scurvy ravaging the crew and leaving them emotionally fragile and physically incapacitated. The imagery of despair surrounding him is palpable, with men lamenting their separation from home, dealing with joint pain, and suffering from the gradual loss of their teeth. The weight of these afflictions weighs heavily…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 2 opens with the narrator reflecting on their experience at the Ministry after riding the London Underground with Graham Gore, an expat from a past era. Despite his displacement, Gore adjusts surprisingly well to modern life, though he often questions contemporary concepts, such as the complexities of dating in the 21st century. His openness to the changes around him is clear, but the narrator feels their budding relationship is tainted by the emotional weight each of them carries from their…
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