207 Results with the "Science Fiction" genre
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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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PART SIX
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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PART SEVEN
In Part Seven of "Anthem," the protagonist, Equality 7-2521, finds himself deep in the Uncharted Forest, reflecting on the events that led him to this solitude. His journey began that morning, as he presented a groundbreaking invention to the World Council of Scholars, hoping to contribute to mankind’s progress. However, this act of individual brilliance was met with hostility and fear rather than the anticipated awe. Equality 7-2521 recalls walking into the solemn assembly of the World Council of…-
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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… -
In Chapter III of "Thuvia, Maid of Mars," the narrative unfolds with the aftermath of Vas Kor's visit to the Prince of Helium, creating a widespread atmosphere of tension and speculation regarding the abduction of Thuvia of Ptarth. Accusations hint towards the Prince's involvement, prompting John Carter, Warlord of Mars, to convene a council including Tardos Mors, Jeddak of Helium, and other significant figures. They conclude that to avert a war with Ptarth and clear any suspicions about Carthoris, he must…
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In Chapter IV of "Thuvia, Maid of Mars," Thuvia of Ptarth is captured by mysterious abductors who initially disguise themselves with the trappings of Dusar but later reveal insignia of Helium, instilling hope in Thuvia for a kind treatment. Despite the change, Thuvia remains clueless about their intentions and destination, which turns out to be a deserted city amongst Mars' ancient ruins—a common refuge and haunting grounds feared by the Martians for its association with ghostly legends. Thuvia is…
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