Ego. too much and you become a pretentious snob, and too little and you lose the will to live. Anthem is a story set in futuristic times where the word “I” is forbidden. citizens are seen as part of a society rather than as individuals with ambitious dreams. Prometheus was different from the others, he wanted to live a life of freedom and fulfillment. He took a bold step and presented an electricity box to the House of Scholars. only that in this society it was against the law to go your own way and be different from others. He immediately encountered narrow-minded people when he showed his invention. Equality 7-2521 had always been different from his brothers. When he was in the Student House, his teachers disapproved of him. He enjoyed learning and asked so many questions that he was soon forbidden to do so; he was too agile and bright compared to his peers. Making him stand out like a sore thumb in his society. At one point he tried to delay his mind and block out any new information to adapt. He soon learned that he did not have the ability to conform his mind to his will, he was just naturally faster than others. Equality 7-2521 also appears physically different. Dominating the others, he stood up straight. Unlike others who have been torn down by society and caused you a feeling of hopelessness. "There is evil in your bones, Equality 7-2521, because your body has grown beyond the bodies of your brothers."(18) ; He wanted to find answers that scholars had not dared to explore wishing he could belong to the House Of Scholars. The underground tunnel was his sanctuary, where he could examine the Earth. Over time, Equality 7-2521 began to gain acceptance. Being a street cleaner soon became an obstacle for him... middle of paper... better. In the Hymn society it is said that the brothers are the State. May everything be done by brothers for brothers. However, they never consider who the brothers are or care. Prometheus saw this and wanted to be better for his brothers. Therefore threatening society so that no one should be superior to the other. His goals were driven by what he wanted for himself and the state. Even though he wasn't dedicated to the state, he was simply doing what was best for him. The State did not want these ideas to infect its citizens. Not to mention that citizens would start to think with their own heads. They would rebel to gain their natural rights. As John Locke had stated: men have the natural right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Prometheus threatened to destroy the entire society as he was their leader.