Equality shows that his primary motivation is individualism through his want to secede from his society and become an individual. For example, while working on his invention in his tunnel, Equality ponders whether or not to share his findings with his society or keep his findings to himself. As Equality looks upon his newly found power, he remarks, “We, Equality 7-2521, have discovered a new power of nature. And we have discovered it alone, and we are alone to know it” (Rand 52). The newly found power becomes the only source of individuality Equality possesses. Similarly, the only choice for Equality after he finishes his work is to share his newfound invention with his society, regardless of the consequences he may receive. Equality completes …show more content…
Equality comes to the conclusion that he shall not share his invention with anyone other than himself, mainly due to wanting to be an individual. Therefore, Equality proves that his primary motivation is individualism; however, Equality thinks only for himself in an unjustified way.Equality clouds his own judgement by putting his individual rights above others, which is unjustified in relation to the whole population. Once Equality accepts himself as an individual, he begins to write how a man’s motivation should primarily be for themselves, rather than for their society. As Equality sits with his journal, he writes,“I guard my treasures: my thought, my will, my freedom” (Rand 96). By guarding his personal treasures, Equality guides his mind to think only about his personal rights; especially about his rights regarding how he reacts to the world around him. Equality occasionally peeks outside at the scenery around him as he continues his writing in his journal. He states, “I ask none to live for me, nor do I live for any others” (Rand 96). Living for others is not placed in Equality’s heart, nor is the concept that a man shall work under Equality’s influence; thus impacting Equality’s society in an unjust