Respond to 2 of the 4 questions below.
Outline four of the Council’s reasons for rejecting Equality’s invention.
What are the real reasons behind the Council’s rejection and fear of the gift?
Equality states that “We are doomed” but he does not feel doomed. How does Equality really feel once he is in the Uncharted Forest?
Equality states that “We are doomed” but he does not feel doomed. How does Equality really feel once he is in the Uncharted Forest?
Honors' Discussion Prompt
What does Equality mean at the beginning of the chapter when he says, “We are old now, but we were young this morning?” Also, reflect on the many emotions handled in this chapter. How do the specific emotions (list them) affect the power of the chapter and describe the character(s)?
1) One of the main reasons the Council rejected Equality's invention is because it is new and they think they have discovered everything already. Also, they say that it will take away the jobs in the Department of Candles. They also think it will be rejected by the other scholars because new ideas have been rejected in the past. Another reason is the Plan will be completely messed up and it will take forever to fix it, so they do not want to take the risk. So they then decide to destroy the box. (pages 73 and 74)
ReplyDelete3) Once Equality enters the forest, he feels like he no longer needs to fear the Council or anyone else in the society he once lived in. So he walks on, heartbroken and unknowing of what he should do. Equality feels like he will be alone forever and he really is doomed. Equality realizes that he did not make his invention for his brother's own good, but for its own sake. In his mind, it is above his brother's own truth. Then Equality realizes he may die soon because is is unprotected in the Uncharted Forest. He thought of Liberty and how she would have to forget about him and live on in the terrible society. (pages 76 and 77)
Honors:
When Equality says, "We are old now, but we were young this morning." in the beginning of the chapter, it means that he has matured not in age, but in his personality. He suddenly realized before he went to the Council that the meeting would probably not go too well. In the beginning, Equality thought the Council would gladly accept his invention. Now he realizes that thought was a thought of a child and he needs to face reality. The reality is that he will go into the Council and they will probably send him to the Palace of Corrective Detention for disobeying the rules. Also, they will destroy the box and never let him go back to the tunnel ever again.
I agree that Equality will not be allowed to go back into the tunnel ever again.
DeleteI agree with you that Equality has matured in personality
DeleteI agree to your response to three. I like that you added that Equality made light for his own sake.
DeleteI think you worded your thoughts on Equality's newly unlocked maturity well.
DeleteI agree that Equality made light for himself, a nd not for his brothers
Delete2)In my opinion they rejected Equality's gift because they don't want a Street Sweeper being smarted then them(p.70).When Equality shows them what he found, it probaly insulted the scholars(p.72).They were angry with Equality which is why they wanted those terrible things to happen to him(p.72).They were probaly in fear too because, they didn't want this new invention to disrupt their 'perfect' society. That's why his gift was rejected.
ReplyDelete3)Equality didn't feel doomed, he was more depressed then anything else. He feels bad about building the box because he realizes that he only built it for himself(p.76).Equality at this point of the book feels like he wants to die(p.76). He's also sad because he realizes he will never see the Golen One again(p.77). That's how he really feels instead of doomed.
Honors:In my opinion, it's a metaphor meaning, that they now have wisdom after the events that occured in chapter 7. I believe that this phrase is more of a recolation of the impact events had on him. In chapter 7 he feels confused(p.71),sad(p.75),and depressed(p.76). These emotions inpact the chapter a lot because in the rest of the book Equality doesn't have so many emotion for one day. This chapter really makes the reader understand more about the people living in the society and how the people contradict the laws that have been laid down.
I agree with you statement about the Council not wanting a street sweeper to be smarter than them.
DeleteI agree with you on #2. The council wants to be in charge and not a street sweeper.
DeleteI agree with you on your honors response because the reader does get to know how people act in this society.
DeleteI like the way you pointed it the councils stupidity
DeleteI agree with you that the Council did not wish to be outdone by a Street Sweeper.
Delete#2) The Council rejected the gift because they are afraid of what the use of it would mean. It would be the start of the return of the unmentionable times. If they had accepted his discovery it would show that going against what the councils said was forgivable. They were afraid it would it could start a rebellion. The council was too stubborn and set on their way of thinking to consider an idea that would change everything. (Pg 73)
ReplyDelete#3) Once Equality reaches the forest he says “We are doomed.” (Pg.76) That’s not what he was really feeling. He felt relieved to be away from the city. He also felt that no one was going to follow him into the forest. He did feel sad for a moment because he would never see the Golden One again. (Pg. 77) After a moment he decides that is for the best that the Golden one forgets about him.
Honors: When Equality said “we are old now but were young this morning he meant that he had felt inexperienced in the morning but progressed more in one day then most of his brothers would in their life time. Equality felt several emotions in this chapter. First Equality felt excitement and hope because he thought that the council of scholars would love his invention and everything would go smoothly. The council is enraged and terrified when they see Equality’s invention. Equality then feels frustration and runs out of the council and into the uncharted forest where he then longs for Liberty.
I agree that exposure to electricity would be the start of the return of unmentionable times.
DeleteI like the way you connected electricity and the Unmentionable Times.
DeleteI liked the way you described Equality 7-2521's emotions that he felt through out the chapter.
Delete2. I believe that the council is afraid of Equality. His invention was something the council was unaware of, so they decided that it must be illegal(p. 74). The lack of intelligence that the council has is mistaken for genus, for the believe that they know everything. They are not open to new ideas, so the decided that the lightbul was a disgrace to men and that it should be destroyed(p.74). Luckily, Equality was able to escape without causing any damage to the lightbulb(p.76).
ReplyDelete3. Equality feels he is doomed, for he is an outlaw now. I assume Equaliy is feeling lonely, for he is convinced he will never have the opportunity to see Liberty again(p.77). When alone, Equality probably does
Not feel comfortable, for he enjoys company. Since the World Council has exiled him, he is no longer welcome in the civilized world(p.76). Equality will have to rise from the ashes and confront his destiny.
Honors: I believe Equality is trying to express the way he feels. In this chapter he is less mischievous, and he has a more settle mind(p.68). Throughout the chapter, Equality phases through numerous emotions such as: anger, depression, happiness, and being upset. I believe various mood swings cased mass hysteria in the World Council(p.75). They also may have blocked his thinking process and lead him into an unfortunate situation.
I believe that your point about Equality hitting mass hysteria was a very imaginative way to look at the way the emotions effected him.
DeleteI agree with what you said about the council being afraid of Equality 7-2521 and his inventions.
DeleteOn number two, I think the council is also thinking about the Unmentionable Times when they reject Equality's gift.
DeleteI would have to agree with John that the unmentionable times partially scare the council into making the decision that they did.
Delete#2: The Council knows that Equality has discoverd something great. The Council is protecting the government. They know what kind of potential electricity has. They see that it would be easy and a powerful source of light and so much more, but they also see that it can be a gateway to independence. Their reputation is at stake, if one man comes in and starts to run things or move up in social status, the whole government could be considered hypocritical. If that person is hidden and kept from exposing his independence to others, the government will live on as normal. The Council should be afraid of the lightbulb and they know it. Readers see the hypocracy and fear of the Council when they react with the emotion that is not supposed to be shown by man by law (p. 70).
ReplyDeleteI agree with you that the council knows the potential that electricity has.
DeleteHonors: In this chapter Ayn Rand displays many emotions throughout a few different characters. In this chapter characters like Collective 0-0009, Fraternity 9-3452, Democracy 4-6998, Unanimity 7-3304 are introduced (p, 71-74). Of course Equality is in this chapter and "The Golden One" is mentioned. Readers see fear, frustration, anxiety, determination, longing, excitement, pride, wellness, confidence, and confusion. When Equality says "We are old now, yet we are young this morning", he is expressing pride, confidence, wellness, and excitement (p. 68). The Council when shown the lightbulb feels fear, confusion, and frustration (p. 70). Equality is turned down and runs away to the forest. In the forest he realizes his longing for The Golden One, anxiety, frustration, and confusion (p. 75-77). This chapter is deep and well writen. This chapter is setting the feel for the rest of the book.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your different transitions from setting and emotion.
Delete2. The Council has many reasons for rejecting Equality's invention. The main reason is that they fear what they do not know and could not find themselves. The Council is used to being the smartest beings in their civilization. Having a common street sweeper crate such an amazing invention is unfathomable to them. The Council now fears what others might discover before they do.
ReplyDelete3. Once Equality reaches the Uncharted Forest, he feels free. He no longer has to be under the control of a higher power. Equality can make his own decisions now and live for himself without fear of being punished. However, Equality is most likely also feeling lonely. He is by himself and wishes the Golden One was there with him.
Honors: Equality expresses many different emotions in this chapter. He shows fear and loneliness (pg.76), while also showing pain and regret (pg.77). But at the same time, Equality is joyful and greatful for his new freedom. When he says "we are old now, yet we were young this morning." he is referring to his long journey that day and how it matured him mentally. He was being very naive earlier that morning by taking his invention to the Council. He now realizes that they would not acknowledge his work because of his social status.
I like the way you put that they will never listen to him because he is not part of the council.
DeleteI like your views on Equality's emotions.
DeleteI like how you compared Equality's emotions to the actions he did earlier in the book.
Delete1. One of the main reasons why the council rejected the light box is because they thought that it was evil if one person worked on something like this alone. Another reason why they rejected it is becuase it was not his occupation to invent new ideas like the light box(69). Also because they just invented the candle and were scared of the progress being made. the last good excuse that the council had was it was useless because it would ruin the perduction of candles(73,74).
ReplyDelete3. Equality thinks that he is doomed because of what the council has said is in the uncharted forests, but he actually feels relieved that he no longer has to be a part of that society. He feels free and not fearful since he has always been living ina world of fear. even though he is free he most likely begind to feel lonely as he starts his first day of feeling free.
Honors:How he says that he is now old but not in age in knowledge. He felt rejected and unsatisfied that the council did not accept his light box(71,72). Since he ran away after that meeting with the council he feels satisfied that he is no longer being watched and can go as he please which makes him greatful about his new life style(76,77). Before he ran away the emotions that the council had was scared and confused and not pleased with his actions.
I like that you stated Equality's light was evil and useless according to the society,
DeleteI also think that being free for the first time will make him lonely.
Delete2. Equality’s discovery was rejected for various reasons. The council doesn’t want there to be any new knowledge found. What’s known is known and everyone in the society is supposed to have the same knowledge. Also, if light bulbs are used then the people working at the department of candles will lose their jobs. If they accepted the discovery then the Unmentionable Times could slowly come back. The council won’t allow a street sweeper to have more knowledge than they do, so that’s another reason why it wasn’t accepted.
ReplyDelete3. When Equality reaches the forest he says. “We are doomed.” (pg. 76) He is upset with himself and with the fact that he will never see Liberty again. He realizes that he showed the invention to the council out of selfishness. He knows that no one will come after him in the woods but he also knows that he has to live without Liberty and she has to live without him. He doesn’t want her to have to stay in the terrible society.
Honors: Whenever Equality says, “We are old now, but we were young this morning” he doesn’t mean that he aged or matured physically, he means he matured mentally. He had a long journey that day and realized/discovered many things, especially about himself. Throughout the chapter he has many different emotions, such as, anger, depression (pg. 76), confusion (pg. 71), happiness, and sadness. (pg. 75) He had expected the council to accept his discovery but instead he was punished. Equality had been let down and he felt different than what he had at the start of the day.
I agree that they try to stick with the same knowledge they know and not learn anything new.
DeleteI did not think of him maturing mentally. Now that I think of it, it's a very god way to look at what he is saying.
Delete#3: "We are doomed" is said by Equality once he is secure in the Uncharted Forest (p. 76). He says this statement but ironicly he is in fact the least doomed he has ever been. The outcome of his life is now in his hands. Being in the Uncharted Forest makes Equality actually feel relieved and safe. He is in a protective cocoon of forest where men are afraid to enter. Maybe he is confused. He has feelings for The Golden One and believes that he will never see her again. He has been informed his entire life of exactly how to live. Suddenly, he has his own opinions but doesn't even know whether to consider them sins. Deep down Equaltiy naturaly is independent.
ReplyDelete1. The Council has many reasons for rejecting Equality's invention. Not all of his "brothers" believe that he has found a new power. "What is not thought by all men cannot be true." (page 73). "What is not done collectively cannot be good." (page 73). The World Council has recently made a massive change concerning candles.
ReplyDelete2. The Council doesn't accept Equality's invention because they refuse to allow any single man to be be distinguished from the others. It would change the mindsets of everyone in the community. In addition to this, it could also cause a rebellion. Th people would find out that they had been lied to their whole lives. They would finally know that they can be seperate from their fellow men.
Honors:
When Equality says that, he means that he was full of excitement that morning, but now he is weary of the world. He no longer cares. He feels angry, hurt, sad, remorseful, and alone. He is changed by his experience; he has realized that the Council does not know the truth about concepts such as individuality.
I like how you said Equality doesn't know the truth about individuality.
DeleteIn response to number two, I think that the Council also doesn't want to go back to the Unmentionable Times.
DeleteI agree that this could definitely cause a rebellion if every man discovers freedom.
DeleteI like how you described the true reason why the council would accept Equality's invention.
Delete1. The Council has many reasons for rejecting Equality's invention. Not all of his "brothers" believe that he has found a new power. "What is not thought by all men cannot be true." (page 73). "What is not done collectively cannot be good." (page 73). The World Council has recently made a massive change concerning candles.
ReplyDelete2. The Council doesn't accept Equality's invention because they refuse to allow any single man to be be distinguished from the others. It would change the mindsets of everyone in the community. In addition to this, it could also cause a rebellion. Th people would find out that they had been lied to their whole lives. They would finally know that they can be seperate from their fellow men.
Honors:
When Equality says that, he means that he was full of excitement that morning, but now he is weary of the world. He no longer cares. He feels angry, hurt, sad, remorseful, and alone. He is changed by his experience; he has realized that the Council does not know the truth about concepts such as individuality.
I can deffinitily see where you are coming from. It's possible for this to be how he is feeling.
Delete1. There are many reasons why the council wouldn’t accept Equality 7-2521’s invention of the light buld. The first would be because in the Scholar’s and Council’s minds everything that has already been discovered (pg. 73). There would be no reason for a new discovery for they already know everything. Another reason is that Equality is just simply a Street Sweeper. They do not like how he is able to show his brains, creativity, and individual thought which go against the basic laws of the society (pg. 71). The Scholars don’t want to accept a new invention because just 50 years earlier they had just admitted the idea of candles instead of torches (pg. 74). It would take too long and ruin too many jobs and plans to add the new idea of the light bulb. The final reason is that the brothers might not accept the idea of a new technology for there have been many ideas that have been rejected and given up in the past (pg. 73).
ReplyDelete3. Equality 7-2521 says that he’s doomed because of how he was taught as a child. The society his in has taught its citizens to always think for the great “We” and not as individuals. They were also taught that being in the Uncharted Forest is practically a death sentence because of the wild animals and no means of society. Everyone that has ever gone in there has never returned. When he really gets into the forest he feels free from being away from the oppression within the society. He also feels pain because the forest reminds his of the Golden One and he misses her. Equality 7-2521 feels as if he will never see her again because he’s run into the Uncharted Forest and left everyone behind (pg. 77).
Honors: He says that because of how he has grown mentally with the events that transpired since he first found his tunnel. The symbolism behind this is that in the beginning he was like a child, he only knew what he was told; he could never learn something for himself. Then once he sees how his brothers react and admits to himself that he made his glass box for himself only is when he ‘awakens’ and is able to truly learn and grow as a person and not a mindless zombie. I also think they’re many emotions within each character. Equality 7-2521 for example would have felt fear while first introducing the light bulb to the others. He also would have felt anger and sadness when his brothers rejected his inventions. Then freedom once he was able to escape the oppression of the Council. I also believe that the members of the council would be feeling anger at the idea that Equality broke their laws and thought on his own accord.
I agree with your take on the Uncharted Forest.
DeleteI agree of how Equality feels doomed because of being seen as an individual and not with men as a whole.
Deletei am interested on how on Prompt #3 you go back in time since his childhood years and compare to now.
DeleteI like the way you answered number 3, and what you said about the Golden One.
Delete2. The real reason the council don't like this invention is because they don't like that it is unknown and they have never seen it before. It offends them that a street sweeper found this power when they're suppose to be the most intelligente people in the known world.
ReplyDelete3. Equality feels at home in the uncharted forest. He is free and can do what he wants. All decisons he makes are his own and no one can tell him anything different. The forest reminded him of the Golden One that meant so much to him. It made him feel close to her even though he will not see her ever again.
honors: When Equality says "We are old now, but we were young this morning" he means that he is starting to understand more and getting wisdom. He starts to figure out that the council he wrong or corrupt. Equality faces many emotions this chapter which is different because they are not suppose to show emotion but the farther we get along in the book the more emotion he shows.
On number two I like how you give the reasons. Especially when you say that the council is offended that a street sweeper discovered something they didn't know about.
Delete1. The four reasons the Council rejected Equality’s invention was because one: he though his mind was greater than everyone else’s. Two: he was a street sweeper who went against all the laws to try to get into the House of the Scholars. Three: his brothers did not know of his invention, and therefore it did not exist. Finally four: it would ruin the department of candles.
ReplyDelete3. When Equality is in the Uncharted Forest he says he is doomed but he doesn't feel that way. He really feels kind of happy. He is glad that he and his light box are away from the city and everyone in it. Equality doesn't even feel doomed that the beasts would soon get him. He has not one care in the world when he is in the Uncharted Forest and he likes it.
Honors: When Equality says, "We are old now, but we were young this morning," maybe he means that being a part of the society made him young. Once he left, it was like him being cast out and an old thought in everyone’s mind. Many emotions were brought up in this chapter that maybe hadn't been felt before. For example, anger, scared, happiness, not understanding, and curiosity were all a part of this chapter. By Equality getting angry, and the Council getting scared, they both made the chapter more interesting and powerful. It made the whole book go in a different direction.
I like the way you discibed what equality felt in the uncharted forest.
DeleteI like the reasons you put for the council not accepting Equality's gift.
Delete2- Equality showed the council an amazing gift that would benefit the society greatly. The society could not believe that a street sweeper was smart though. The council was terrified that the House of Scholars did not come up with this invention. It says, "How dared you, gutter cleaner," spoke Faternity 9-3452, "to hold yourself as one alone and with the thoughts of the one and not of the many?" (pg.72) The real reason behind the council's rejection was knowing that a street sweeper came up with something they didn't know.
ReplyDelete3- Equality says he is doomed, but he really feels free. He had never been outside the city until he realized he was in the Uncharted forest. Equality is finally feeling the good side of individuality. But it says, "Then a blow of pain struck us, our first and our only." (pg.77) Equality is talking about "the Golden One." He is happy besides the fact that he knows he won't be seeing Liberty.
Honors- When Equality says, "We are old now, but we were young this morning," he means that he has experienced something new and he has learned. Many emotions were faced in this chapter. Equality feels anxious before he shows the council his box., and he feels confidence. The council shows terrible fear knowing that a street sweeper has shown more intelligence than them or a scholar. Also, Equality has shown freedom and happiness in the Uncharted forest. Equality's emotions show that he is one and not part of a whole. The council's emotion show that they are worried about the classification in the society.
I like your explanation of the rejection.
Delete2- Equality present the council his invention, the lightbulb, and they rejected for two main reasons, fear and jealousy. I believe that the Council was jealous of Equality's invention because they have been keeping many secrets from the citizens and Equality is starting to find some of them out. I think that the anger comes from Equality unravelling the Council's secrets they're keeping, and they think that Equality may be getting suspicious. Also, they think that Equality may be smarter than them and they hate the idea of anyone being smarter than them. If Equality finds out everything that the Council is hiding, thent there will be much conflict.
ReplyDelete3- Equality states that "We are doomed", but he does not feel doomed. When he gets to the Uncharted Forest, I believe that he feels free. He feels free due to all of the time that he has other people making decisions for him, such as the job he has and what to do and when to do it. Also, in the forest, he isn't around the Council and he has nothing to be afraid of. While Equality is in the Uncharted Forest, I believe that he will come up with even more inventions.
Honors:
At the beginning of this chapter, Equality says, "We are old now, but we were young this morning." By this statement, I believe that he is saying that in that day he has grown a lot smarter and has matured a lot, just for one day. In this chapter, a key emotion that Equality has is fearlessness. If Equality wasn't fearless he would have never came to the Uncharted Forest. Also, he would never have had the oppurtunity to go to the Uncharted Forest.
I agree that he had matured quickly in a short amount of time.
Delete3) Equality really is'nt doomed. He feels so at first but then realizes the forest is not so bad. Equality finds out the forest is a nice place to be, because he feels like he is alone and not in fear like he was at the colony. He likes not having to take care and always think about his "brothers" back in his society.
ReplyDelete2) The Council rejected his idea for more than one reason. The main reason is the council couldn't fathom that a street sweeper had created something they hadn't. They thought they were the smartest people in the society but were awstruck that a street sweeper had came up with this invention. The next reason is they were afraid of what it would do to the society or the world. They were mainly afraid that the candle would be forgotten and the candle makers would be out of a job.
I like your diction on your answer to number two, when you used awestruck to describe why the council was offended.
DeleteI agree that the council would be afraid of losing all of its work on the candle
DeleteI like the way you explained everything so well in your first response.
Delete#2- The council doesnt want Equality as a street sweeper out smarting them. They are astonished that he could be smarter then them. The reason they were mad is because they were jealous.
ReplyDelete#3- Equality doesnt feel doomed really. He is just beginning to feel freedom. but he is all alone so he misses the presence of people.
Honors- By this statement he said, he was relating to the fact that he has grown very fast in his knowledge. he is very intelligent, more so than the other people of the society.he is fearless, clearly or he wouldnt of went to the uncharted forest. He is so unique in his thoughts. He is a brave man.
After being rejected by the Council, Equality runs away into the Uncharted Forest. Upon entering, Equality determines that he is doomed! It seems unreal how such a scary place can be tolerated, but yet, he does. Equality notices he has free reign over anything! No Council member can stop him now from doing whatever he wants!
ReplyDelete. There are many reasons why the council wouldn’t accept Equality 7-2521’s invention of the light buld. The first would be because in the Scholar’s and Council’s minds, everything has already been discovered (pg. 73). There would be no reason for a new discovery for they already know everything. Another reason is that Equality is just simply a Street Sweeper. They do not like how he is able to show his brains, creativity, and individual thought which go against the basic laws of the society (pg. 71). The Scholars don’t want to accept a new invention because just 50 years earlier they had just admitted the idea of candles instead of torches (pg. 74). It would take too long and ruin too many jobs and plans to add the new idea of the light bulb. The final reason is that the brothers might not accept the idea of a new technology for there have been many ideas that have been rejected and given up in the past (pg. 73).
2. The council rejected Equality's lightbulb for many reasons. One reason is Equality is only a street sweeper. The council believed he wouldn't be smart enough to invent something beneficial. The council also believes they know all the exsists and something can only be true and exsist if all men believe of it. If they know all, they find no reason to investigate Equality's invention and find beneficial reasons for it (page 73). Though the council states the certain reasons above, readers can also tell how the council is also secretly nervous that new inventions could give them less control of the society.
ReplyDelete3. Equality doesn't feel doomed in the Uncharted Forest because he feels freedom. In the Uncharted Forest, Equality has the oppertunities to choose for himself. He can choose his protection, what he wants to eat and drink, and where he wishes to travel without having to have the approval of a higher athority. A simple example is on page 79, where Equality gets to choose what he wants to eat, how to get it, and how to prepare it. Though being in the Uncharted Forest is dangerous, Equality feels better than he has ever felt in years from his new emotion he feels with freedom.
Honors: At the beginning of chapter 7, Equality stated, "We are old now, but were young this morning." Equality is explaining how much he has learned in such a little time. He is expressing his new feelings. These feelings or emotions include freedom, happiness, determined, and independence. These emotions and feelings make the reader think of the chapter as a journey to a new beginning. This chapter has forshadowed a new beginning for the life of Equality.
He really did mature in a short amount of time, I really didn't notice or think about that but he did. His mind was like granted with all these new ideas really quickly.
Delete1. There are a lot of reasons why the Council didn't except Equality's invention. One is because Equality's job was a street sweeper and he was not allowed to invent or discover because of it. Two, is because the Council believes that everything has already been invented and nothing else exsits. Three, is because not all of his brothers beleive his new power really exsits. And lastly, fourth is because the Council thinks that Equality's new invention will ruin the invention of the candle which was only 50 years earlier (pg.73-74).
ReplyDelete3. Whenever Equality says "We are doomed" he doesn't really feel doomed, he is feeling more sad than anything. He is sad has no where to go, and no where to sleep. Equality is also very sad that he'll never get to see his Golden One again. But once Equality reaches the Encharted forest he realizes that it's not so bad afterall because he has nothing more to fear.
Honors: When Equality states,"We are old now, but we were young this morning" he is talking about how he has matured in wisdom throughout the day. In chapter 7 Equality discovers many emotions he has never felt before. He discovers that there is more to life than just fear. The emotions he disovers are; anger,sadness, loneliness, and hopelessness.Suddenly, Equality has found his own emotions and doesn't know if he should think of his emotions as sins or not.
I like what you said about the candle. It was a very good answer.
Delete2. There are many reasons why the council rejected Equality 7-2521's invention. They want to continue to control the society by keeping important knowledge from them. The council is afraid of the things they don't know about. Also Equality 7-2521 is becoming an individual and the council wants to keep him from the rest of the society. Those are the real reasons for the rejection. The council is scared.
ReplyDelete3. Equality 7-2521 says "We are doomed" (Pg.76) but he doesn't feel that way. He really knows that he has defeated the council. He has become an individual and discovered something great. The council is very scared. He is happy because he has defeated the council.
Honors: Equality 7-2521 says, " We are old now, yet we were young this morning," which has a different meaning than what it appears. He does refer to it as being a long time before this day came. But he also means he became wiser and understands now. He became theoretically older and matured. During the meeting of the scholars the scholars become afraid when they see Equality 7-2521 and his invention (Pg.70). Equality 7-2521 becomes very angry when they reject his offer. After he escapes to the uncharted forest once again he becomes happy in a way. He knows he has defeated the council and is now an individual.
1) One of the reasons the council rejects Equality's lightbulb is because the council believes that no one knows more than them. Also, that they have already discovered everything possible. Also, it will take away jobs in the Department of Candles. They decided it was to risky to take it because if it were to mess up it would take to much time to fix. They then decided to destory the box.(74)
ReplyDelete2) The real reason they wouldn't accept Equality's lightbulb is because they want to keep power. They don't want a street sweeper to come in and show the society that anyone can be a Council member or in the House of Scholars. The Council doesn't want the people to be able to take control of them. To the Council if they lose control it could be total chaos. That is a reason why they dont want to accept Equality's lightbulb.
Honors: At the beginning of chapter Equality states, "We are old now, but we're young this morning." I think its showing how Equality is learning new ideas and is free and is his own renewed person. That he has a new start where he is. His feelings that he expresses are happiness, excitement, relaxed, new. These feelings show the reader a new start of Equalitys life. A new journey in his new life.
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Delete2. On page 70 you can tell that they aren't happy because they didn't come up with the idea. It is a little bit of an insult when a street sweeper is smarted then you, when your actually suppose to be smarter. Also, since all the men didn't agree on it then they think it can't be true since they believe all men must think the same. Finally, they don't any new knowledge to be discovered because it could cause a rebellion.
ReplyDelete3. Once he reaches the Uncharted Forest he feels relieved. He no longer has to worry about what hes thinking, if he seems to smart, or if he'll be lashed. The only thing he doesn't like is that he no longer can see "The Golden One."
Honors: He starts to feel excitement. He is looking forward to being on his own and being an individual. He also feels sad, alone, curious, and stress free. Near the end of the chapter he starts to see individuality.
1. There are many reasons they rejected his invention. For one they thought that this was an insult, because they thought everything had already been discovered. Also not all the brothers think the same about it. Also they said there should be more then one person working on it, cause if not then its destined to be a failure. Another reason is because they had finally gotten the candle approved through out the council and the production is starting to pick up. Lastly, I think it was rejected because they were jealous that some kid off the streets thought of something better then they could.
ReplyDelete2. Equality really and truly doesn't feel doomed in the forest because he knows there he can be free and alone. He has the option to do what he wants, whenever he wants. A clear example would be where he killed the bird and ate it and he somewhat felt right about it. Equality knows being in there is wrong but he comes to peace with it and really and honestly likes it there. There Equality thinks its better then living in that society where he is restricted in everything he does.
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By Equality saying “We are old now, but we were young this morning”, is isn't meaning it so literal as in age, but as in experience. He is talking about how when his day first started he didn't know all the things that were coming his way. Now that his day has progressed he has learned much, a whole lifetimes worth to be honest. Also he's starting to experience these new feeling with us. I believe he's finally getting a taste of freedom and happiness, and it also gives us a new, fresh look and the book to come.
1)The council rejects Equality’s invention for many reasons. For one, the council doesn’t like how Equality worked on his invention alone, and how if the people figured out that they could do things individually then the society would crumble. The council also doesn’t want to admit that they didn’t know about something and that they could’ve been wrong since Equality’s invention defies all things they say are laws. The council wants to make sure that they monitor all inventions and limit the knowledge known to people because as suggested in the book, knowledge is power. The council really is scared of the fact that Equality has invented something that they can't completely control. They believed that they have discovered everything and they haven’t learned anything about this mysterious invention and they can’t control it, so it gives the appearance that they aren’t all powerful and all knowing.
ReplyDelete3) When Equality escapes into the Uncharted Forest, he states “We are doomed” but he doesn’t feel doomed. This is because he can finally make his own decisions and doesn’t always have to follow orders. He doesn’t have to worry about rules and lives for himself. Because he is away from the society and council, he no longer feels their influence and is unsure of what to do so he thinks that he is doomed. Equality feels depressed and confused because he no longer knows what to do, but he is also feeling joy because he is free.
Honors: When Equality says, “We are old now, but we were young this morning” he is talking about the way that he used to think and what all he understood. Like how when a person in today’s time gets older and gains more information, Equality has learned much in this chapter and gained much knowledge like he has gained years of knowledge in one day so he feels like he is somehow older than he was that morning. Some of the emotions in this chapter are curiosity, anger, fear, sadness, and despair. Some examples of these emotions are; when Equality was walking into the World Council of Scholars and how everyone was curious and angry to see a street sweeper, (pg.68-69) fear when the council was shown the light, (pg.17) anger, fear, sadness, and despair when Equality’s invention was said to be destroyed, (pg.74-75) and sadness and despair when Equality thought of leaving the Golden One. All of these emotions work to motivate Equality and push him into leaving.
1. The most obvious and visible reason for the Council's discarding of Equality's invention would be that the method of its construction is unheard of in their society. The box was constructed by one man, alone, not by a team all together. Because of this, they deem the invention useless. Secondly, Equality confesses his sins. Because there are many transgressions he's committed, it creates a mindset in the Council that a sinful creature such as Equality cannot have made anything worth their time. Thirdly, they consider that the Department of Candles would be rendered worthless if this invention were successful, and they don't believe removing the Candle factories- especially so soon- is a good idea. And lastly, the Council believes working for your brother men is the reason for existing. In their minds, to remove men's toil is to remove all purpose for living.
ReplyDelete2. The Council is a prideful bunch. A Council of Scholars is most definitely above the mind of a Street Sweeper, and for a Street Sweeper to conceive of a great invention never once thought by their entire Council is demeaning. Their pride is slashed in two by the invention. They cannot even understand how it works, but the Street Sweeper can, and this is uncomfortable. Rather than accept the invention as the great thing it is, they prefer to hide behind their own ignorance and stick to the way of life they know.
Honours: "We are old now, but we were young this morning." This statement is a metaphor relating to his understanding of the Council and his society. 'Young' refers to how he didn't know the Council's mindset- he knew something was wrong with the society, but he is 'old now' as he is finally privy to exactly what. Though he felt pride and happiness upon showing his invention, the Council reacted with fear; the fear of knowledge. Equality realized this fear after their cries to destroy the box. In a whirlwind of anger, sadness and broken glass, he fled to the Forest, where he now reflects on the Golden One with loss and regret.
2. The real reason behind behind the Council's rejection and fear of the light bulb is that the light bulb is from the Unmentionable Times. They only use rules from the law to back up their rejection because they do not want to go back to the Unmentionable Times. They want the government to remain all powerful. If the light bulb gained popularity, then the society could go back to the Unmentionable Times. Then, people would start thinking for themselves, and there would be a rebellion.
ReplyDelete3. Equality feels tired once he is in the Uncharted Forest. He is a little bit happy because he says that there is not a thing behind him to regret. He also feels lonely and sad because he will never see the Golden One again. After that, he is acceptant of his situation because he says that it is best for the Golden One to forget him completely. Equality feels many emotions once he is in the Uncharted Forest.(pages 76-77)
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When Equality says, "We are old now, but we were young this morning," he means that he has gone through a lot since the beginning of the day. He is also saying that he was exited that morning. One of the emotions that Equality experiences is anger. Equality is angry when the Scholars will not accept his gift. Other emotions that he experiences are sadness, bewilderment, and guilt. These emotions portray Equality as a passionate person.
I agree with your analysis of the real reason that the council rejected the lightbulb. They manipulate the laws to defend their actions.
Delete2. The governments use of rules to reject the lightbulb was just a coverup for the real reason that they rejected it. They realized that what Equality was showing to them was an object from the unmentionable times. Upon seeing this they began to fear that the government could lose all power if the lighbulb became popular and well known. This could only lead to more independence of people wanting to give gifts to the government. In the long run, this gift giving spree would end up turning into rebellion which would probably overthrow the government.
ReplyDelete3. Mainly Equality is consumed with sadness because he fears that he will never see the Golden One again. Once in the forest, he is also tired and burdend with the decision of what to do next. Another major feeling is that of happiness because he is free of the power of the council because they banished him. Slowly, his sadness diminishes because he decides that it is best for Liberty that she didn't come with him. These all sho that Equality is a very caring person, one who is not like his "brothers." (p.76-77)
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The phrase, "We are old now, but we were young this morning" demonstrates that in the beginning of the day he was fairly "normal" but his experiences throughout the day have wisened him and made him a whole new person. Young people also are more excited and have more energy, but now he is felling down. Equality shows many emotions in this chapter. When the council rejects him, he feels shock and anger. Further on, he feels sadness, confidence, fear, comfort, and complete amazement.
I like how you mentioned Equality's feelings for Liberty. I mainly foucused on his feelings of freedom from containment.
Delete1- The Council rejected Equality's idea out of fear. For one thing, the societies of the novel do not accept ideas that have not been worked on by a group. Secondly, they see Equality as a lowly Street Sweeper, who could not possibly benefit society in a large way. Third, the Council claims that not all brothers believe in the bulb's power, so it cannot be true. Lastly, this idea makes them fearful, because it means that a member of their society knows more than them.
ReplyDelete3- Equality feels a sense of freedom in the Uncharted Forest. However, he is also sad about not seeing the Golden One anymore. He feels like she could not handle his new sense of freedom. Equality ultimately decides that it would be best for Liberty to not be with him. Deep inside, though, he really wishes that she was there.
Honors - Equality states that "we are old now, yet we were young this morning (p 68)." In this phrase, he is telling his story. Equality has been through many emotions throughout the day: excitement, hope, dejection, and finally, hopelessness. All of these are reflected in his trip to the Council of Scholars. These emotions affect the chapter by making Equality seem more and more like a regular human, uncontrolled by his society.
I agree that one phrase could mean more than you think. Well done!
DeleteI agree that Equality wants The Golden One with him.
DeleteOur honors posts share details that are somewhat similar.
DeleteHonors) Equality's statement means more than age. By stating this, Equality makes a reference towards his emotional journey. Equality has gone through the emotions excitement, decisiveness, anger, and in the end loneliness. Most of the more negative emotions are associated with the Scholars. Equality's emotions directly impact the feelings toward this chapter and the judgement of characters.
ReplyDelete2. I think the real reason the Council rejected his invention is because they are scared that he knows too much. They're afraid that Equality is smarter than them and they are appalled. The only way to prove that they are still top dog is to destroy the gift even though it could mean a great deal to the society.
ReplyDelete3.Even though he says he is doomed, Equality doesn't feel doomed because he is giving up. The one thing that he had to live for has just been rejected by the council and he is feeling down. He doesn't care for anything anymore and is tired of trying so hard to get no where.
Honors: When Equality says, “We are old now, but we were young this morning?”, he means that this morning he had so much hope but the council had stripped him of it and now he feels empty and theres nothing left. Many emotions are found in this chapter like fear, hope, despair, weariness, and disappointment. These emotions give the characters different personalities and make this chapter more powerful because it shows that the people of the society can be different.
Prompt #1: There were many reasons why the World Council of Scholars wouldn’t accept Equality’s gift of the light bulb. First, Equality is a Street Sweeper. He isn’t supposed to use any knowledge and discover things. Also they aren’t allowed to walk upon the Council .It was against all the rules and all the laws (pg. 69). Second, Collective 0-0 009 said, “How dare you think that your mind held greater wisdom than the minds of your brothers? (pg.71)” Third, Harmony 9- 2642 commented, “…then it would bring ruin to the Department of Candles. The Candle is the great boon to mankind, as approved by all men. (pg. 73)” Also, Unanimity 2- 9913 said, “This would wreck the plans of the World Council. (pg. 74)” Without the plans, the sun cannot rise. Finally, Similarity 5- 0306 said, “then it is a great evil, for men have no cause to exist save in toiling for other men.” These are the reason why The World Council of Scholars won’t accept Equality’s glass box.
ReplyDeletePrompt #3: Equality states that “We are doomed” but he does not feel doomed, he feels free. In Anthem, after he says doom, he said, “Whatever days are left to us, we shall spend them alone. And we have heard of the corruption to be found in solitude. We have ourselves from the truth which is our brother men, and there is no road back for us, and no redemption. (pg. 76)” Equality also feels really sad because he won’t see Liberty 5- 300(a.k.a The Golden One). Also he has to stay in the Uncharted Forest and never go back.
Honors Prompt: Equality states that "we are old now, yet we were young this morning (p 68)." Equality is old now in the sense that he is wise and cynical as to the motives of the Scholars. He was young, innocent, and naive about them and the ways of his community before he presented the light of the glass box. Throughout Chapter Seven, Equality feels sad, confused, and depressed. He also feels heartbroken without the Golden One. From the quote I stated, Equality feels like a kid again, obedient, doesn’t break the rules, and smarter than an average man. Whenever Equality showed his invention this morning, he felt smart than everyone else, he felt different. The Council felt discriminated when Equality showed his invention, and they also felt disgraced. There were so many different emotions mall happening at once.
2. The council is set on the idea of being a whole, and no one thinking for them self. When Equality comes to them with what he has discovered, it goes against everything the society is trying to build. It’s not a fear of the creation itself, but what the creation brings to the thoughts and dynamics of the society’s beliefs. They look down upon Equality, he is a street sweeper after all, and therefore he must not be able to know anything. No brother can know more than another brother, Equality knowing about this light, is just not acceptable to them (pg. 71). That is why I think the council is so against Equality’s proposal and thought of the light.
ReplyDelete3. Equality says “We are doomed” even though he really doesn’t think that (pg. 76). It’s probably a big relief to him, not having to worry about the rest of the society’s opinions. He is much like an outsider to everybody else he is around and lives with. So being able to think on his own and have some space is a good thing for him. The Uncharted Forest lets him feel free from his life and from the world.
Honors: Equality has not physically grown old, but mentally. He has just experienced things to give him a new perspective. He starts out happy and excited, and then all of that leads to sadness and devastation. When he made his way to the council to propose his idea of light and what it could do for the society, he was confident and proud of himself. When they rejected idea and it gave them fear, that just ruined all of that good that he had built up. All of that emotion in one day shows how fragile any human being really is, and shows the difference between Equality and the rest of his brothers. This particular chapter has many different emotions and thought in it.
Our honors posts have some of the same ideas.
Delete1) The council said many reasons why they wouldn't accept Equality's adventure. One of the reasons was because, Equality thought that his was better than his fellow man. They said that if he was a street sweeper than he should do the job of a street sweeper and no the jobs of other. They asked if all of Equality's brother think he has found a new form of power. Equality said no so there is another reason the council won't accept the invention. Finally they ask if Equality had done this by himself and he answers "yes" the council then says that work done collectively cannot be good. Here are some reasons that the council has rejected Equality's light.
ReplyDelete2) The council made up a lot of different reasons for no accepting Equality's light. The real reason that they didn't accept the light was if one person was allowed to think by his self then others would do the same. All of the citizens would think that they could follow there own dreams. This goes against everything that the council stands for. These are the real reason that the council doesn't what to accept Equality's light.
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At the beginning of the of the chapter Equality says, “We are old now, but we were young this morning?” He is describing what has happened to him over such a short period of time. Equality has learned a lot over a very short period of time, more than any normal person in the society would learn in their life time. Equality also experiences different emotions during this chapter. These emotions are hate, fear,anxiety and sadness over the golden one
I agree with you that Equality is describing the effects of a large amount of events occuring in a short period of time having a physical and emotional effect on him.
DeleteOur Honor's posts share some of the same ideas.
DeleteI think the main reason that the Council rejected Equality’s invention is because it is new, and in a society as fearful and untrusting as theirs, new things are never good. They also think that his idea will be rejected by other scholars, as most other new ideas are. The council believes that if they accept this new idea, it will take too long to develop a new Department that corresponds to his invention, because the Department of Candles took many years to be created and fully functioning. If the Department of Candles goes into disuse, then there will be no reason for the people with jobs there to keep working, rendering them useless. Since there are so many cons to Equality’s idea, the Council rejected his idea as soon as it was presented. (Page 73)
ReplyDeleteAs Equality walks into the forest, he doesn’t feel as pressured by the thought of the society as he did when he lived in the city. He doesn’t feel like he needs to fear the society or the council like he did. He also feels like he can think for himself finally, because he realizes that he can be his self at last. After the good parts, Equality realizes that he may actually be doomed, because he will be running around in the woods forever, without anybody else. Equality realizes after he is in the forest that he made the invention so it can exist, not for mankind.
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I think Equality means that before the day started he was still just a pawn in the game of the council, and at the end of the day he has matured not with his age, but with himself as a person. As he was walking into the meeting of the world scholars, Equality realized that the meeting probably wouldn’t go as well as he previously thought. He knew that he thought of the meeting from an almost childish approach, but it was too late to back out when he realized it. The council will probably send him to the Palace again, and find his tunnel, so he would never see his box or his hidey hole again.
Chapter 7
ReplyDelete1.) The real reason behind the Council’s rejection of Equality’s invention boils down to two main reasons: basic human emotion and indignation at the fact Equality disobeyed the rules of the society. As far as basic human emotion is concerned, I believe the Council does not accept Equality’s gift out of fear of the unknown and spite that they didn’t make the discovery themselves. Perhaps more to blame for the rejection of Equality’s invention is his disobedience to the rules of the society. In the society, one is assigned a specific job and does not try to discover new things. Equality disrupted the balance of the society by not knowing his place. Equality’s disruption causes the Council to be angry with him instead of joyful with his discovery.
2.) As Equality contemplates his current situation in the Uncharted Forest, the beliefs drilled into him by the society and the individual beliefs he has developed are colliding. He feels doomed because he knows he will never be able to again see his fellow brothers. He realizes that his actions have permanently sentenced him to solitude. (pg.76) On the other hand however, I believe Equality is feeling truly liberated for the first time in his life from the binds of the society. Equality realizes that it does no good to dwell on the past and that he is proud of his creation. For the first time Equality feels free and able to pursue his dreams whatever they may be, without the hindrance of a society that stifles innovation.
Honors: Equality is describing how the events of the day have taken their physical and emotional toll upon him. The specific emotions of pride, resentment, and rebellion add a greater emphasis to the personality of Equality. The chapter contains a huge climactic moment of Equality’s reveling of his invention to the council; an event that through the emotions felt at the council’s response gives the reader a deeper understanding of the inner workings of Equality’s character and personality. Equality has continuously been described as a free spirited person throughout the novel and his retreat into the Uncharted Forest at the council’s response only strengthen this characteristic. The climactic moment in the chapter coupled with the multitude of emotions displayed make the chapter an extremely powerful and pivotal point in the novel.
3. Equality says that he is doomed because he is in the Unchanted Forest. In the forest, he knows he wont live for long. But Equality fells free. He feels that he needs to live it up while he can before he does get killed.
ReplyDelete1. a.It was only made by one person and not by a group.
b.It would bring ruin to the Department of Candles.
c.It would wreck the plans of the World Council.
d.It was to soon because the candle was just approved.
Honors: When Equality "we are old now, but we were young this morning", he meant that he had matured in his mind. He had became smarter and started thinking of better ideas. There are many emotions showed in this chapter, such as, anger. Equality became angry when the council turned down his invention so he just ran off.
1. I think the Council had many reasons for rejecting Equality's invention. One of the main reasons is they did not want to be out smarted by someone who is under them.(page 70) They believe they are above all and that they have already discovered everything that is needed in life. They also do not want anything new in their society. They want everything to stay the same and not be disturbed by something a street sweeper discovered.
ReplyDelete2. Equality say "We are doomed" when he goes into the Uncharted Forest, but he doesnt really mean it. He really feels free. He can be his own person and he no longer has to follow the laws of the Council. He can make his own decisons and he is relieved.
Honors:I think by saying "we are old now but we were young this morning" he means in the morning he felt young and full of energy, but after a day of escaping he now feels old and drained. In the chapter he feels lost and confused. He doesn't know where life is going to lead him next. By the end he begins to feel dpressed and his heart begins to ache because he is no longer with the Golden One. All of these emotions at once are hard for Equality to handle considering his previous life at the society and he begins to feel worn out.
1. Equality tries to present his invention to the World Council of Scholars. He is rejected by everyone. International 1-5537 says work not done collectively cannot be any good.(pg.73) It would wreck the Plans of the World Council according to Unanimity 2-9913.(pg.74) Unanimity also states that the Candle recently had been approved.(pg.74) Therefore the lightbulb would ruin the Department of Candles, stated by Harmony 9-2642.(pg.73) If you ask me, the Council is just crazy.
ReplyDelete3. After his failed presentation, Equality says, "We are doomed."(pg.76) He has run into the very dangerous Uncharted Forest. The truth is he isn't doomed, he is depressed. On one hand he doesn't have to worry about the Council anymore. On the other hand, he is alone in the Uncharted Forest, and will probably never see The Golden One again. Instead of being doomed he is miserable.
Honors: Equality states, " We are old now, yet we were young this morning."(pg.68) This is very simple to understand. When he woke up he felt pumped to give his presentation which could have brought him honor. After a failed presentation Equality feels horrible, because he is alone and the lightbulb was his one ticket to the House of Scholars. The biggest question is, What will Equality do next?
2. The council fears what they do not know. The council believes that what is done by one is evil. The council believes they know all. It would also disrupt the plans of the World Council.(pg.74) The council also believes that without the plans of The "World Council" the sun will not rise.(pg.74)
ReplyDelete3. When Equality goes to goes to the "Enchanted Forest" he says "We are doomed."(pg.76) But he does not feel bad, he says "We know these things, but we do not care. We care for nothing on earth."(pg.76) The glass box is like "a living heart that gives us strength."(pg.76) Yet he feels a pain when he realizes that he may never see the "Golden One" again.
Honors. Equality says "We are old now, yet we were young this morning, when we carried our glass box through the streets of the City to the Home of the Scholars. It shows how his hope diminished from when he to the House of Scholars to when he went to the forest. He feels lost because the council had just rejected his idea and Equality. In this chapter they show Equality as having hope and despair. He feels sadness for he may never see the "Golden One" again.
The main reason that the consul declined the invention is because it’s not normal for people to think like this. They fear of the things that they know nothing about and do not find for themselves. Their used to finding these things out by themselves and knowing that a lower class person did (street sweeper) is unfathomable. The Consul is also scared of progress and they believed the candle was good enough.
ReplyDeleteEquality feels doomed and is scared of the forest because of all the bad things the consul has said about it. Then he doesn’t feel doomed when he realizes that he’s done with that society. He is basically a free man and can have whatever thoughts he wants to.
Honors: When Equality states “we are old now, but we were young this morning?” he is saying that after all he has been through it has only benefited him. He feels excited because he can now explore freely without living in fear of the consul. He also feels frustration and sadness because he may not ever see Liberty again. His actions may have cost him the thing that gives him the most joy.
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Delete2)Equality takes his invention to the council and the council rejects him because they are afraid of him. The council says that his invention would ruin programs created by scholars. They said they would burn him and he didn't care as long as his invention survived. His invention was created by breaking laws and the council throws insults at him for that.
ReplyDelete3)After Equality is told the bad news about his invention he ran blindly into the Uncharted Forest. He is certain he will die alone there and begins to think about why he created his bulb. He sees that it isn't just for the benefit of his brothers but for him aswell. He then thinks of how he may never see the Gollden One again.
Honors: Equality said that because he is starting over fresh, a new life. He is starting over a new life as an idividual. He is excited at first to show off hiis invention, then upset that they rejected it, then lonely in the forest, then a little happy because he defeated the council and is an individual now.
This chapter is surrounded by many emotions such as joy, hope, anger, and growing. The growing goes with the saying Equality said at the beginning of the chapter, "we are old now, ut was young this morning." He is stating that as the events of the Counculs decission he has grown in muturity and personality. He has realized he gave it all he had and impressed himself and that he didn't need others opinions.
ReplyDelete2. I believe one of the reasons that the Council rejected Equality’s invention was that they didn’t want to be proved wrong. They also reject his invention because they don’t want a simple Street Sweeper to be seen as smarter than them (p.70). They may believe that it will bring back the Unmentionable Times and destroy what the Council has made the society into. The Council is afraid that if they except new inventions and new knowledge then the society will no longer be controllable by fear, because there will be more people with growing curiosities. So the Council decided to destroy Equality’s invention along with the chance to evolve.
ReplyDelete3. When Equality reaches the forest he says, “We are Doomed.” He doesn’t really mean that he is doomed he really means that he has never known any other life except the controlled life that the Council had already planned out for him. Although I think he feels like he no longer needs to have fear that the Council because they can no longer control or hurt him. He has a sense of freedom and he is happy to be independent but I think he will start to miss his old life just because that’s the only thing he has ever known. Then Equality realizes that he might die soon because he is unprotected in the Uncharted Forrest (p.76).
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When Equality says, “we are old now, but we were young this morning” he means that he has matured. I believe that he now sees the Council in a new light. Reality has set in and he is just now figuring out that the Council wasn’t going to accept his invention and it wasn’t a good idea to show it to them. The emotions run high in this chapter he is confused (p.71) and sad (p.75-76). I think this chapter helps the reader really understand the society as a whole.
1. They didn't want a street sweeper thinking that he could just walk into their Council and discover something they hadn't." How dared you think that your mind held greater wisdom than the minds of your brothers?"(p.71)The second reason is that they declared him a street sweeper and he shouldn't think he was higher than that position." How dared you think that you could be of greater use to men than in sweeping the streets?"(p. 72). The third they don't know exactly what it is. The finally reason is because they are afraid of it.
ReplyDelete2. The real reason they won't except it is because that requires change. It also means that someone on a lower ranking has discovered something that not even the Council of Scholars could figure out. The fear change more than anything that why they have everything down to the point."Then it would bring ruin to the Department of Candles"(p. 73).
HONORS:When Equality says that he means that its been a long day. He has grown wiser and understanding more about things in life. The realization that the Council isn't going accept him is now finally hitting him. His emotions are all over the place, his confused,then sad,then happy. This chapter really lets us understand more about Equality