Comparing Divergent And Ayn Rand's Anthem

Two worlds had collided. White walls surrounded two figures, one male and one female, and captured their innocent stares. They were the same; two eyes that could see danger from a mile ahead, a brain that filtered out any form of fear. But they were also different. The female stuck out her hand as an offering. “Tris.” she said. The male was uncertain at first, for he was forbidden to approach the opposite of himself. But this was the new him. The rules did not exist. The male figure accepted Tris’ hand and two society rebels had met right there. “Prometheus.” the male responded. One would not expect it, but these two characters’ governments and own individuality, are both alike and different in a number of ways.

Although both characters are from different societies set in contrasting areas, the main heroes from the 2014 film Divergent and Ayn Rand’s novella, Anthem, share similar personality traits and beliefs. In the beginning of the movie, Tris, formally Beatrice, discovers that she is different than most of the people in her society (Divergent). Taking place in what was formerly Chicago, Tris’ state government issues The Test to reveal which “group” best fits your lifestyle and to be placed into. However, no matter how the results turn out, the child gets to choose their faction …show more content…
In his society, it is forbidden to refer to oneself as an individual. This means a citizen must refer to themself as “we” or “us.” In contrast to the film Divergent, in Anthem, planned deaths are handled in a different manner. If a crime is committed, such as the speaking of the Unmentionable Word-the word “I” and the use of individuality-the death is painful, long, public and includes the act of the victim’s tongue being ripped out and their body being burned alive in front of the the citizens of the society as an