Read the excerpt from anthem. for the word “we” must never be spoken, save by one’s choice and as a second thought. this word must never be placed first within man’s soul, else it becomes a monster, the root of all the evils on earth, the root of man’s torture by men, and of an unspeakable lie. the words “the root of man’s torture by men” develop the excerpt’s theme by a. expressing a moral condemnation of the use of torture. b. suggesting that any “man” or “men” who use the word “we” will be severely tortured. c. implying that “man” is often his own worst enemy. d. reinforcing individualism since the individual “man” is oppressed by the collective “men.”

d.reinforcing individualism since the individual “man” is oppressed by the collective “men.”

Explanation:

In the excerpt, the speaker says that "'We' must never be spoken" and then continues to say "This word must never be placed first within man's soul". This description of the word "we" being second means that "I" should be first. It is showing that a person's individuality is more important the collective whole. Losing oneself in the collective is seen as a negative. Instead, this excerpt encourages individualism.

third person

explanation:

note the usage of names and pronouns, "james" & "the old man". this alone can confirm it as third person, as first person uses "i" and the like, while second person uses "you" and the like.

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