The book Anthem is an example of a corrupt government. Not one government is perfect, but the less the government interacts the closer to being perfect it will be. When superior figures interfere and control, the government and the society can become corrupt. Corrupt governments cause problems and rebellions within the society.

In this novel, superior figures take over the government and force all of society to act and think the same. No one person acts or behaves different from any other person. The government is corrupt and the society cannot do anything about it, except just stand there and obey their every word. The citizens in this unknown place are being governed as a whole. The superior figures believe that every one is equal and no one can be more superior to their brothers. Even the word "I" is forbidden in this conformist and anti-individual government. The...