In the book anthem, by ayn rand?

Question

is prometheus an egoist?

what does this mean?

is it something good or bad?

can some one give me examples from the book?

Answer 1

Society blamed him for being one because he exhibited interest in things that didn't directly benefit the growth of the people as a whole.  He wanted to read and write and say "I" not "we," but of course in OUR society we wouldn't view this as egotistical, we would view this as human nature.