Supposedly detrimental to the basic fundamental rights of human beings, collectivism has been the central topic of debate for many years. Ayn Rand, the author of Anthem, voices her strong opposition to the philosophy, as it is not only a stepping-stone into a totalitarian government but also an idea that can easily evolve as a justification for unfair treatment and opportunities. Rand addresses her concerns through Anthem by formulating the main character as a person who carries ideas that oppose
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Imagine a world where a group of people control your entire life. In this world you aren't curious, nor have a mind of your own. Individuality does not exist and Independence is a burden to a society where free will does not prevail. A society that is abound by Ayn Rand exists in the novella, Anthem. Anthem depicts a society that controls not only the decisions of its citizens, but also every occupation, mating ritual, and early retirement of anyone who lives in the aftermath of this fictional society
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The Reasons Lead the Opposition in this Society In this novel, Anthem, by Ayn Rand, the author decided a society of a Utopia, People in this society live with one idea which is “ we are one in all and all in one. there are no men, but only the great WE, one, indivisible forever.” (Rand 19), that is, the words cut in the marble of the portals of the Palace of the World Council, the Government of this world. In general, people in this society do not think there is an difference between he or she
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Anthem, a book written by Ayn Rand in 1938, takes us through the point of view of one’s life in a communist society; Equality is the individual who we saw in their point of view. Equality was not the same as the others. He was what the Council called a rebel. He lives in a society that doesn't let the people think for themselves, they must think as one. Regardless of what the laws were, he was one out of only a few who thought alone. He was an intellectual person and yet his intelligence was not
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In the final chapter of Anthem, Equality reflects, “The best in me had been my sins and my transgressions”(98). He no longer holds the belief that society is simply ‘misguided’ or that they ‘mean well’. Instead, Prometheus embraces individuality, rejecting the concept that, “We are all in all and all in one” held so dear to his former society(19). “I am done with this creed of corruption,”(97) Equality declares, no longer willing to slave for his brothers. It is this declaration of independence which
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Ayn Rand wrote a book call Anthem, she wrote her book to represent collectivism. She thinks that collectivism is the opposite of indulivisam. The world council of scholar were so angry Because it took the council 50 years just to get the candle approved. He felt he was superiter to his brothers, so his brothers were felt disrespected. Also he was disrespecting his job that he was given. “How dared you think that your mind held greater wisdom than the minds of your brothers? And if the Councils
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Imagine being in a world where everyone is stripped of individuality and viewed as evil if him or her even show the slightest bit of vanity. In the book Anthem, this is reality. The main character, Equality 7-2521, is smarter than most people, yet he is forced to dumb himself down and is put into the job of an inferior street sweeper. The human race has replaced the words I and me with we and our. Anyone who speaks the word ego is burned at the stake in the name of equality. Ayn Rand, the author
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Imagin living in a world where the government controls your life from cradle to grave. Would you want to live in that world or would you rebel against the government? That is the sort of scenario that Ayn Rand give to our main character, Equality 7-2521, in her dystopian fiction book, Anthem. The book takes place far into the future where mankind has taken many steps backwards and now lives in cities where the government controls everything. In this world there is no I or me only we. Everyone thinks
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Throughout Ayn Rand’s novel Anthem, we see Equality grow as an individual and find the true meaning of freedom. In chapter eight, when he remembers he is the damned he laughs because he realizes he is the happy one and that his civilization is actually the one damned. The truth is he feels like he is the opposite of damned, he is blessed. It’s ironic how after Equality leaves the city he’s happier and feels more alive than ever before. He is an outcast but he’s the only one who went against the
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Ayn Rand’s Anthem focuses on a society in which individuality is crushed and conformity is the source of survival. A citizen of that society by the name of Equality has been punished all his life because of his differences, those being his outstanding intelligence and physique. He and his peers are taught at the same pace in school, and potentially looked down upon if one did any better than the person next to them. On page 21, Equality says “We tried to forget our lessons, but we always remembered
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