"My dear, you are a mathematician. You're even more, you're a philosopher of mathematics. So do this for me: Tell me the final number" (Zamyatin 168).
With this seemingly innocent request, I-330 shatters D-503's perfect world of mathematical reasoning; he cannot give an answer. By proving this one fault in the majesty of OneState, D-503 no longer knows what to believe. The irony of disproving math with math is an unparalleled form of genius demonstrated by I-330.
With this quote, Yevgeny Zamyatin not only demonstrates the power which I-330 possesses over D-503, but also the vital necessity of rebellion in society. The above quote refers to the need of unending revolution; the constant need for change. However, in OneState, and mathematics in general, there is never any change. One plus one will always equal two even if the Earth stops spinning; this is a key idea upon which OneState is founded upon.
Rebellion stems from the dissatisfaction of individuals; in OneState, where there is no individual thought, this would never occur. However, when a group of outsiders from beyond the Green Wall enter OneState, chaos is unleashed. I-330 is part of these outsiders, and her sole goal is to overthrow the Benefactor, and demolish OneState. Her zealous passion is a main component of both the idea of individualism and the idea of revolution.
I-330, though an oddity in this society, represents all for which we as human beings stand for in this world: innovation, uniqueness, spirit. She challenges D-503 to break from the uniformity of OneState, and experience his own personal ideas and thoughts. Simply by encouraging this, I-330 is revolting against OneState. Her uncommon traits, as seen by the Numbers of OneState, are what make her relateable to the audience. I-330 symbolizes humans in the society in which we live now, and when she confronts D-503 and defies against OneState, she is protecting our individualistic freedom.
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