Anthem and the Concept of Free Will
Anthem by Ayn Rand’s “hymn to man’s ego,” The story is about a man’s rebellion in regards to an authoritarian, communist society. A young man by the name Equality 7-2521 craves to comprehend “the Science of Things.’’ The problem is that he exists in a desolate, dystopian future in which sovereign thought is an offense and whereby science and technology have reverted to primeval levels. All terminologies of individualism have been stifled in the world of Anthem: personal belongings are a myth, individual inclinations are viewed as evil and romantic love is outlawed. Furthermore, compliance to the collective is so profoundly deep-rooted that the very term “I” has been obliterated from the language.
Ayn Rand portrays behaviors that make important choices; her characters handpicked from existing alternatives to them- substantial and at times life-and-death issues. However, Equality 7-2521 is the most obvious example, although not the only personality in the book to decide such choices. Furthermore, he decides to wonder concerning the Unspeakable World when he could be bestowing to this society, should choose not to. Furthermore, he …show more content…
The concept of free will is of importance since it a capability posed by every human being. The ability distinguishes human beings from other creatures, particularly in the decision-making process. The Novel by Ayn present the concept through various characters but notably through Equality 7-2521’s who initiated the idea for two of his friends. The character decides to venture into unknown idea now familiar for the rest of the populace. The populace resides in a socio-political setting where there is no freedom of expression. People have to abide by the rules set by the Council and if not they risk punishment by death. The author rewards the Equality 7-2521’s brave character and tries to uphold it a virtue for
Anthem by Ayn Rand’s “hymn to man’s ego,” The story is about a man’s rebellion in regards to an authoritarian, communist society. A young man by the name Equality 7-2521 craves to comprehend “the Science of Things.’’ The problem is that he exists in a desolate, dystopian future in which sovereign thought is an offense and whereby science and technology have reverted to primeval levels. All terminologies of individualism have been stifled in the world of Anthem: personal belongings are a myth, individual inclinations are viewed as evil and romantic love is outlawed. Furthermore, compliance to the collective is so profoundly deep-rooted that the very term “I” has been obliterated from the language.
Ayn Rand portrays behaviors that make important choices; her characters handpicked from existing alternatives to them- substantial and at times life-and-death issues. However, Equality 7-2521 is the most obvious example, although not the only personality in the book to decide such choices. Furthermore, he decides to wonder concerning the Unspeakable World when he could be bestowing to this society, should choose not to. Furthermore, he …show more content…
The concept of free will is of importance since it a capability posed by every human being. The ability distinguishes human beings from other creatures, particularly in the decision-making process. The Novel by Ayn present the concept through various characters but notably through Equality 7-2521’s who initiated the idea for two of his friends. The character decides to venture into unknown idea now familiar for the rest of the populace. The populace resides in a socio-political setting where there is no freedom of expression. People have to abide by the rules set by the Council and if not they risk punishment by death. The author rewards the Equality 7-2521’s brave character and tries to uphold it a virtue for