rebellion is one of the larger themes in legend.

Day and June rebel against the Republic in very dramatic ways. However, Legend also features average people engaging in small acts of rebellion as part of everyday life. Examples of these include the man who shelters Day and Tess after the hospital raid, the people who boo at Day's sentencing, and the old quarter that Day's parents safeguard as best they can. Because Day and June are exceptionally intelligent, they are able to rebel in higher-profile ways than average citizens like Day's family. However, Lu suggests that in a corrupt society, both types of rebellion are courageous and productive.