Anthem Flashcard: Ch 1 and 2

Front

What pronoun is forbidden from the language in this society?

Back

I

Front

What is the Great Rebirth?

Back

The time that this society was restructured into what it is now.

Front

Why is the pronoun 'I' forbidden?

Back

Because there are no 'individuals', each person is a part of one collective body.

Front

What is the Transgression of Preference?

Back

The crime of preferring one thing over another.

Front

Where do the children in Anthem live until they are 5 years old?

Back

The Home of the Infants.

Front

What does the term 'collective' mean in the context of Anthem?

Back

A group of individuals who act as one, with no personal identity.

Front

What is the significance of the word 'we' in Anthem's society?

Back

It represents the collective identity, as opposed to individualism.

Front

How does the society in Anthem view individuality?

Back

Individuality is suppressed; the society values conformity over personal identity.

Front

What role does the Council of Vocations play in Anthem?

Back

They assign jobs to individuals based on their perceived abilities.

Front

What is the punishment for nonconformity in Anthem?

Back

Severe penalties, including imprisonment or worse.