In the novel, Anthem, the author Ayn Rand expresses many different thoughts relating to the central theme of individuality, the idea of how one can be independent and different from others. She allows the reader to view this idea by describing the character Equality 7-2521 as someone who believes that there is more out there for himself and reaching for the highest standards in the context of the novel. The author uses the characterization of Equality 7-2521 to support the theme of individuality. This theme affects the route of the novel by showing that the main character wants to become his own individual and will do whatever it takes to break away from the conformity, including working in tunnels from the forbidden times to sharing his personal