Examples Of Equality 7-2521 As A Hero In Ayn Rand's Anthem

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To be considered a hero a person must do a courageous act or multiple acts for the purpose of helping another. In the story “Anthem” by Ayn Rand our main character, Equality 7-2521 would be considered a hero because of his actions and the journey he goes on. In the story he wants to bring the people his invention the light bulb. Even though they reject it he still takes a huge risk to try and change the city for the better. Another example would be by the end of the book equality has figured out the true evil of the earth and he seeks to bring it down. He does this by coming up with a plan to show the world that the true evil is “we” and they should be free as independents. To do and invent how they do please. This shows a true sign of a hero

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