STUDY GUIDE -----The AnthemChapter 11.a. The society depicted in the novel is futuristic in terms of its actual date, but incredibly underdeveloped compared to what we experience today. The political structure obviously works because there doesn't seem to be much discontent among citizens. The technology is obviously incredibly lacking by today's standards. There do not seem to be any social relations, because one cannot prefer one man to another. However, the quality of life seems okay. There was no question of starving or anything discouraging. Everyone seemed well taken care of. Education is horrible, because people can't have interests. They simply listen, without learning.1.b. I don't think I would like to live in this society because it doesn't allow free thought, or anything else that makes humans who they are. There was nothing to differentiate people, nothing to like or dislike each other. The only good thing was that everyone was treated equally. In America we say that, but there are obvious exceptions. This is not the case in the world described in the novel. 2. Examples of terms and definitions from Anthem Why is this character or act condemned in Anthem? Should he be condemned? ExplainTransgressions: the violation of a law or an oath. Equality chooses International 4-8818 as a friend (p. 27) Look and think that Oreux is beautiful (p. 42) They are taught that the individual is nothing, that humanity is everything and that everything the world must be treated with absolute equality. Choosing a friend means distinguishing and elevating a man from the group. Additionally, choosing a friend requires individual consideration, personal choices, and value judgments, all of which are prohibited. They are expected to be foolish, and therefore selfless. This should not be condemned because making friends is a natural human thing. Going through life without really knowing others gives you a one-sided and biased view of the world. This should not be condemned because physical attraction is innate to us humans. At some point in our lives, we will desire a member of the opposite sex. No advice can do anythingSin: an act to be regrettedWriting this is a sin… (p. 1)Writing your thoughts should not be condemned. Even if you can't express your thoughts to others, you should at least be heard..