Rand writes this quote in order to tell the readers that our society is corrupt and oblivious to manipulation by larger or famous companies and people. In this quote, Rand uses various forms of figurative language, such as symbolism, and hyperbole, in order to show her purpose of writing the quote. For example, Wynand is portrayed as an authoritarian and power-seeking figure, saying that “he had staged the event crudely...would have chosen had he wished to be married in public.” Showing his manipulative character, this quote indicates that Wynand has power either to take control over the public by making himself as an interesting subject to talk about by making his marriage flamboyant, or not to let his marriage known by manipulating over his
