Question

which excerpt from anthem best illustrates the theme that collectivism and group thinking limit mans potential? i look upon the history of men, which i have learned from the books, and i wonder. i stand here on the summit of the mountain. i lift my head and i spread my arms. many words have been granted me, and some are wise, and some are false, but only three are holy: i will it! what disaster took their reason away from men? what whip lashed them to their knees in shame and submission? the worship of the word we.

Explanation:

El tema de que el colectivismo y el pensamiento grupal limitan el potencial del hombre se ve reflejado en la idea de que la "adoración de la palabra 'Nosotros'" (el colectivismo) es lo que ha llevado a la pérdida de la razón y a la sumisión. Esto sugiere que el énfasis en el grupo ("We") ha limitado la capacidad individual (razón, potencial).

Answer:

What disaster took their reason away from men? What whip lashed them to their knees in shame and submission? The worship of the word "We."