Chapter 2

Equality 7-2521 speaks of a woman he named Golden One, one he had an unspeakable feeling for, a weird connection without even talking to her he felt. Then he brings up the unspeakable word in which he asks "what could be the unspeakable word". A word only found in ancient texts and will get you killed for saying it. That word must be "love". Love would be the description of that indescribable feeling he has for this woman. Love also ruins the governments control over the people, with talking to women already banned because they plan who and when children are made and want no interference, love would be the greatest breaking of that rule. Love and desire for one single other person ruins the idea of one for all, all for one. The government to have full control cannot let men and women see each other, let alone care for each other. The whole dynamic of a relationship would throw off the military like schedule all are put under with every part of their lives controlled in one way or another. Equality 7-2521 like with other rules starts to feel the desire to break this one, he starts talking to Golden One. If they end up falling for each other he will take her away from the farm, prevent her from going to the House of Mating, and most definitely cause unrest. Just like anyone or any people trying to hold power the best way to do this is by preventing unrest from the roots. In countries like North Korea and China where Internet is oppressed, it is for the same reason love is oppressed in Anthem. Both are inherently not bad but both will cause people to interact freely and push against government rules forced apon them that take away their rights, but keep government in control. Realizing the problems in certain government controls are made by breaking other controls set in place to deter descent. Equality 7-2521 will cause problems for the council if he counties with Golden One because he won't want her doing what they will have her do. This is why love is inherently evil for the government, it gives them less population control and it distracts workers, which will in turn reduce productivity. When government focuses on only one goal, people will always lose rights.