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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… -
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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 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 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 NINE
In Part Nine of "Anthem," the narrator recounts their experience following their escape into the forest, focusing on the surprise encounter and subsequent union with the Golden One. Days after their self-imposed exile, they are startled by the sound of someone following them. They discover it's the Golden One, who has daringly followed them into the uncharted forest. Their reunion is intense and emotional, marked by a mutual declaration of loyalty and a shared desire to face any danger together, even at…-
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PART EIGHT
In the eighth part of "Anthem," the protagonist experiences profound freedom and joy during their first day in the forest, a sharp contrast to the regulated life they left behind. Waking to sunlight instead of the accustomed bell, they revel in the newfound ability to control their actions, whether it's to lie still, leap up, or explore their surroundings without restraint. The vivid imagery of the forest—the trembling silver-edged leaves, the green fire above, and the sea of leafy waves—highlights the…-
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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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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 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 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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