Anthem Poetic Devices

There is always an immense amount of pressure to conform and to not be different, making sure to stay with the current “style” along the way. In the novelette, Anthem by Ayn Rand everyone in society is exactly the same and follow a certain set of rules very strictly. While, in the song “It’s Still Rock And Roll To Me” by Billy Joel, he sings about the the pressure he is given for being different. I, as a listener, can relate to this due to the fact that there is pressure towards me, from family and friends, to join a sport or another activity, which I do not want to do as I enjoy other things. This song, from Billy Joel, is the sole definition of individuality, and I, as a listener, follow that definition, and do as is needed for me to enjoy …show more content…
“Everybody's talkin' 'bout the new sound Funny, but it's still rock and roll to me” (Joel), from this set of lyrics, I can relate through the fact that I always hear everyone talking about the newer artists, such as pop stars on the top charts, but I always find that the older, more familiar artists will always be on the top charts for me.

To continue on, you can not dress certain ways in public, as it is seen as taboo. In his song, Joel is talking to another person, a person that fits inside the box of society: “What's the matter with the clothes I'm wearing? "Can't you tell that your tie's too wide?" ”(Joel), In this set of lyrics, it is easy to relate to as many people are disliked for dressing certain ways or not dressing certain ways, such as myself, always wearing a sweater no matter how cold or warm.
In today’s society, you cannot keep too much to yourself, as it will eventually harm you later on. “...Nowadays you can’t be too sentimental...” Joel, within this lyric, it is blurted out that you cannot be as tender or emotional as you could in the past, as there is much more disrespect towards people that are sentimental, such as myself. Sadness is not as accepted in public today, so ask yourself, why is it