...What is the meaning of love? Love is a complex concept that can mean different things to different people. However, in general, love is defined as a deep affection for another individual, creating a strong bond between them which can range to various emotions, emotions that have influenced and inspired many famous poets, movie directors, artists, etc for centuries. In Ayn Rand’s novella, Anthem, Equality 7-2521, a young adult man living in a dystopian society set in the future has to face the conflicts of the lack of individuality and self-expression. He will then later on rebel against these policies which will lead to the discovery of his true self and the power of a romantic love between Liberty 5-3000. At the beginning of the novella,...
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...Ayn Rand, a Russian-American novelist and philosopher, is known for her belief in ethical egoism which is showcased in her dystopian novels, including the fictional novel Anthem. She expressed her political views within her many novels and developed her philosophy of “objectivism” which proposed ethical egoism. Her strong belief in her philosophy demonstrated how morality should only be based on one’s self-interest, even if it may benefit or harms others. One of her dystopian novels, Anthem presents her version of an awful society while featuring her political views. Many other works have used her novel as a resource as a connection as well as some locations around the world. Some societies have been experiencing similarities to the actions...
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