Ayn Rand, the author of many inspirational novels is one of the most.
controversial authors of the twentieth century. She defines her self as, "I am not.
primaraly an advovate of capitalism, but of egoism; I am not primarily an.
advocate of egoism, but of reason. If one recognizes the supremacy of reason and.
applies it consistently, all the rest follows. This--the supremacy of reason--was, is and will be the primary concern of my work, and the essence of Objectivism.
(Brief Summary p. 1 )".
Ayn Rand was born in Russia in 1905 and moved to America when.
she was 21. Defying the death warrant of the Soviet Union, she came to America.
as a temporary visitor in 1926 but remained for the rest of her life. Later, she.
would also defy the cultural and political views of contemporary America in such.
best-selling novels as Atlas Shrugged. Her unique philosophy, Objectivism,.
challenged the cultural tradition of 2,500 years. She attained a worldwide fame.
and a readership numbering in the millions. Yet, Ayn Rand achieved these results.
as a literary outsider. Her reputation spread through relentless word of mouth.
among readers who found, and continue to find, a uniquely inspiring philosophy of.
life presented in her entertaining and dramatic novels. One of the most.
controversial thinkers of the twentieth century, her books sell over 300,000 copies.
each year (Peikoff p. 2).
Rand was a philosopher and a novelist. In her novels the main characters.
were strong individuals fighting agaist large, impresona systems. Anthem, writen.
in 1938, is set in the future in a a world where everyone is forced to think alike.
and not allowed to develop on an individial level. Being stuck in this world of.
slavery it would be a crime to have your own thoughts, desires, or privacy. .
According to society, hard work for the good of the city would be your only.
purpose in life. Having your own thoughts would be wrong, especially.
considering that the words "I" or "my" were not any part of the vocabulary.
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In the book Anthem by Ayn Rand, the motifs light and determination repeat throughout the book to show how equality gains freedom. ... This is our home and the end of our journey (Rand 91).... We must guard our tunnel as we had never guarded it before (Rand 61).... We shall put before them the greatest gift ever offered to men (Rand 67).... In the book Anthem by Ayn Rand, the motifs light and determination repeat throughout the text to show how Equality gains freedom and accomplishes his goals. ...
Collectivism is a major theme in Ayn Rand's book, Anthem. ... Chine is a good comparison to the society in Ayn Rand's book. ... Ayn Rand's book immediately reminded me of communism and how it keeps people oppressed. ...
Ayn Rand's portrayal of a distant future is prophetic in its similarity with where today's society is heading. ... Because Rand believed so strongly in the idea that our society is in a downward spiral towards our own demise, she placed great weight in the importance of being an individual. ... These battles are exactly what Rand's portrayed future world was trying to prevent. ... Ayn Rand's, Anthem, is a glance into the horrific possibility of a future of sameness. ...
The book Anthem touches on many important subjects that Ayn Rand placed in the book to tell people about. ... Ayn Rand is also trying to incorporate that people must view things from different perspectives, but at the same time must keep their own views in mind. ... Ayn Rand tried to show people that they should stand out from the people around them and should always make sure that your freedoms aren't being overthrown from a higher authority. ... All in all, Ayn Rand's true meaning behind the book is to portray that everyone should be unique and shouldn't be controlled by an...
Ayn Rand composes Anthem in an almost lyrical fashion and the majority of the text embraces poetry more faithfully than it does prose. ... This is the message Rand wished to express in Anthem. While Rand is often criticised for her work, and how her philosophy excuses man's inhumanity to man, Ayn Rand has an incredible vision to offer - in many respects a radiantly rational one. ... In part I believe from Rand's own statements. ... This is perhaps the only real good that comes from Rand's work. ...
In "The Fountainhead," Ayn Rand indirectly states that the current American society is suffering because too many people do not actively focus the human mind in a conscious level to benefit a productive life. ... Both writers, Ayn Rand and Robert Pirsig believe that real education is not about what we learn from the collective society itself but rather integrating both practical and moral knowledge to acquire true virtue in life. ... Furthermore, both the writers, Ayn Rand and Peter Singer believe that a man must choose his or her actions, values, and goals by the standards that he o...
In the novel Anthem by Ayn Rand, the woman figure is Liberty 5-3000 and the male figure is Equality 7-2521. The novel maintains that "women are forbidden to take notice of men" (Rand 38). ... The council, who is in charge of making decisions, tries to make "all men alike" (Rand 19) and what has been engraved into their minds is that these actions which they cannot think or do are "base and evil" (Rand 17). ... They reside "beyond the City" where they rest in "the Home of the Peasants" (Rand 38). ... Equality has not been the first man, howeve...