We

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"We" by Yevgeny Zamyatin is a dystopian novel set in a future society known as the One State, where efficiency and collectivism reign supreme. The society is structured like a Panopticon, with citizens living in glass buildings to facilitate surveillance. Every aspect of life is controlled by a strict timetable, and individuals are referred to by numbers rather than names. The Benefactor, the leader of the One State, exercises total control over society. The novel critiques totalitarianism by depicting a society where individuality and emotions are seen as flaws, and people are conditioned to prioritize logic and conformity. The protagonist, D-503, begins to question this system when he meets I-330, a mysterious woman involved with a group planning to overthrow the One State. As D-503 delves deeper into the world outside the One State's Green Wall, he experiences conflicting desires for freedom and the comfort of a controlled life. The novel explores themes of dehumanization, rebellion, and the struggle between individuality and collectivism. It is a powerful critique of authoritarian regimes and their impact on human dignity and freedom. "We" has been influential in the dystopian genre, inspiring works like George Orwell's "1984."