207 Results with the "Science Fiction" genre
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PART TEN
In Chapter Ten of "Anthem," the narrator describes discovering a house from the Unmentionable Times after traversing a challenging mountain range and forests unseen and undisturbed by human society. This house, distinct in architecture with its two stories, flat roof, and predominant windows, represents a treasure trove of the past, filled with artifacts, clothing, and books from a civilization long gone. Unlike the communal living enforced in their society, this house suggests a more individualistic and…-
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PART ELEVEN
In "Anthem, Part Eleven," the protagonist embraces a profound realization of self-identity, independence, and personal freedom, marking a pinnacle moment of his philosophical journey. Standing at the summit of his existential quest, he declares the essence of his being not in search of external validation or sanction, but as a self-evident truth: "I am. I think. I will." His reflections convey the discovery of self as the ultimate purpose and measure of his existence. He articulates a deep connection to…-
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PART TWELVE
Upon discovering the word "I" in the first book he reads, the protagonist experiences a profound emotional and intellectual awakening, realizing the significance of individual identity and personal freedom. This epiphany leads him to reject the collective society's suppression of the individual spirit and to recognize the intrinsic value of his own thoughts, actions, and existence. In a symbolic act of self-naming, he chooses the name Prometheus for himself and Gaea for the Golden One, signifying a new…-
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PART TWO
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
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
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
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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In Chapter XI of "Thuvia, Maid of Mars," titled "Green Men and White Apes," Carthoris of Helium finds himself in a perilous situation after being rendered unconscious in battle. Upon awakening, he discovers he is alone, with Thuvia and their ally Kar Komak missing. Injured and seeking water, he ventures into the deserted city of Aaanthor. As Carthoris navigates the city, he unwittingly draws the attention of the white apes of Barsoom, leading to his capture. He is swiftly overpowered and imprisoned in…
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In this intense chapter of "Thuvia, Maid of Mars," Thuvia of Ptarth faces dire peril and complex emotional challenges. The narrative unfolds with Thuvia and Jav confronted by the banth-god, Komal, resulting in Jav’s death. Thuvia barely manages to control Komal, guiding him away. Determined to reach Ptarth, despite the daunting distance and dangers, Thuvia is unaware that Carthoris of Helium, whom she cannot admit she loves, searches for her in vain due to divergent paths. Throughout her perilous…
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CHAPTER I — Thuvia- Maid of Mars
Upon a polished ersite bench beneath the blooming giant pimalia in the royal gardens of Thuvan Dihn, Jeddak of Ptarth, Thuvia of Ptarth sat, her patience thinning. Her presence commanded the attention of Astok, Prince of Dusar, whose passionate declarations were met with her displeasure and rebuke for forgetting Barsoom's customs and his untoward advances. Their interaction was disrupted by the arrival of Carthoris of Helium, who boldly intervened, rebuking Astok with a single terse word and physical… - Previous 1 … 10 11 12 … 21 Next
