1. How do you think Equality 7-2521 would feel if he were given the job of "Leader?"
I imagine that Equality would be very disheartened if were named a Leader. He would be forced to learn even more about why he is evil and cursed and have to hide an even heavier burden within his heart. I think that he would live in agony each day, but would become the perfect kind of worker they want. He genuinely feels guilty about his transgressions, so he would work even harder than the others (with his higher intelligence), to atone for his crimes by being an even better Leader. He would become the epitome of everything he knows in his heart to be wrong.
2. What advice would you give to Equality 7-2521 in his current situation?
I would tell him to do his best to stay out of trouble. I would tell him to sweep with all his heart each day. I would also tell him to confide in a few very close friends and see if he could find like minded people among his brothers. If he found others who thought like him, he would feel empowered and less guilty. Then he could possibly start to change the society, by placing doubt in the laws in the hearts and minds of others.
3. Why do you think they don't use the words "I, me, mine" in this society?
I believe that a society that does not even have the words "I, me, mine, he, or she," is in total control of its citizens. Not having words to name individuals makes everyone responsible for everyone else. Conversely, it also takes the burden of responsibility off of oneself. If you don't have to live for even yourself, because everyone else is taking care of you, how could you find any meaning in life or any joy? They have taken the words, and therefore the spirit, away from the people.
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