This study examines the notion of altruistic resistance in Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s The Dream Count through the lenses of feminist theory and semiotics. In a context characterized by sociopolitical instability and gender-based marginalization, fostering and sustaining communal empathy emerges as a critical imperative. Adichie’s narrative promotes collective empowerment via the deliberate actions and symbolic expressions of her protagonists. Through perseverance, moral integrity, and reciprocal care, certain characters navigate oppressive structures while articulating a vision for inclusive societal transformation. Their endeavors culminate in the conceptualization of a redefined social order predicated on equity and shared purpose. However, this vision is undermined by the fragmentation of solidarity due to individuals motivated by ambition and exclusionary practices, resulting in conflict, alienation, and disenchantment. Consequently, it is vital to abandon isolating ambitions in favor of embracing interdependence, recognizing that individual flourishing is intrinsically linked to collective liberation.