The city that is portrayed in the novel Anthem by Ayn Rand relies heavily on its strict rules and regulations. Some of these rules are put in place to protect the wellbeing of the citizen where others are to prevent the citizens from living happy lives. In a way, every rule in Anthem is needed or has a specific reason however some of the rules are simply in place to keep away individuality. To begin, the city of Anthem has several rules and guidelines. Some of them can seem harsh and a little bit unnecessary. For example, there is one rule that prohibits citizens from choosing their own occupations. Equality 7-2521, the main character of Anthem, grew up dreaming of being a member in the House of Scholars. He was extremely intelligent and
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These rules are put in place to protect the city’s citizens. One of these rules is that the members of the society follow a schedule. Although this may seem restrictive it protects the citizens from harm. It helps the city work efficiently with a constant structure. The city thrives off of uniformity and in a since, equality. Everybody has a job to do and if everyone does their job the city will work as a machine. Just as the citizens being assigned is a bad thing it also helps the city. However, this rule would work better if the citizens were assigned jobs that were based off of their strengths and abilities. Another rule is that everyone is equal. “We are one in all and all in one. There is no men but only the great WE, One indivisible, and forever.” (19) Although this rule is taken too far to the point where it eliminates individuality it does assure that the citizens are equal. Equality has been a goal for the United States of America and many other countries for thousands of years. The premises of everyone being equal is one that revolutionised the society. The rule in itself is very good it just is take too far in the city of Anthem. It begins to prevent individuality. The rule also develops a sense of teamwork. The “we” shows that they are equal and that everyone is important. Although Anthem’s rules are ultimately bad, there are some necessary
These rules are put in place to protect the city’s citizens. One of these rules is that the members of the society follow a schedule. Although this may seem restrictive it protects the citizens from harm. It helps the city work efficiently with a constant structure. The city thrives off of uniformity and in a since, equality. Everybody has a job to do and if everyone does their job the city will work as a machine. Just as the citizens being assigned is a bad thing it also helps the city. However, this rule would work better if the citizens were assigned jobs that were based off of their strengths and abilities. Another rule is that everyone is equal. “We are one in all and all in one. There is no men but only the great WE, One indivisible, and forever.” (19) Although this rule is taken too far to the point where it eliminates individuality it does assure that the citizens are equal. Equality has been a goal for the United States of America and many other countries for thousands of years. The premises of everyone being equal is one that revolutionised the society. The rule in itself is very good it just is take too far in the city of Anthem. It begins to prevent individuality. The rule also develops a sense of teamwork. The “we” shows that they are equal and that everyone is important. Although Anthem’s rules are ultimately bad, there are some necessary