What does Prometheus promise to fight for?
to fight for the freedom of man and for the holy word
According to Equality, how could human beings possibly have lost their freedom after slowly winning it from gods, kings, etc. all those years ago?
they started to worship, "we"
Why does Prometheus plan on eventually returning to the old City?
to find all the people who's spirits haven't been crushed yet and lead them to freedom.
What great discovery does Equality make in Chapter 11?
The word "I"
"The word which cannot die on this earth, for it is the heart of it, and the meaning, and the glory." What is the word?
"EGO"
What type of figurative language does the following quote represent? “The leaves had edges of silver that trembled and rippled like a river of green and fire flowing high above us.” (Rand 78)
Simile! The statement uses the word "like" to compare two different things.
After crossing the mountains, Equality 7-2521 and the Golden One find a structure. During what time period was this structure built?
The Unmentionable Times
"I am. I think. I will. My hands... My spirit... My sky... My forest... This earth of mine." What has Equality discovered?
The concept of SELF
"The word "We" is as lime poured over men, which sets and hardens to stone, and crushes all beneath it, and that which is white and that which is black are lost equally in the grey of it." What is Equality saying?
Living for the collective smothers all things which make each person unique
What is the name Equality chooses for himself?
Prometheus.
The Council is horrified that Equality 7-2521 would think that he is greater than them; this means, they consider themselves to be great than Equality 7-2521, the street sweeper. What is ironic about this?
Everyone is supposed to be equal but the Council considers themselves to be better than Equality, a Street Sweeper.
What things brought Equality 7-2521 joy in his life?
The Golden One and his experiements with wires (the lightbulb)
Which inventions does Equality 7-2521 express finding within the structure?
Lightbulbs and mirrors
What weapon does Equality 7-2521 fashion in the Forest to assist with hunting?
A bow and arrows.
The Golden One attempts to express her feelings in the Forest, but does not know the first word of the sentiment and so it sounds strange. What does she WANT to say?
I love you
I am neither foe nor friend of my brothers, but such as each of them shall deserve of me." What does Equality mean by this?
"Give respect- get respect"
How does Equality 7-2521 respond to the offer of the Golden One to follow him in the Uncharted Forest?
He kisses her.
What is Equality’s experience in seeing himself for the first time?
He thinks he is a good looking guy and he doesn't feel pity for himself, like he does for all his brothers.
Equality 7-2521 allows the Council to destroy his box.
False! He jumps out a window to protect it!