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    children’s literature for many decades both Louis Lowry and Ayn Rand have not only written works, The Giver and Anthem, that address the dangers of special interest groups encroaching on the education and literacy of children, but also their works address the individualism, collectivism, martyrdom and precision of words. Addressing subjects like collectivism and individualism with children seems like an insurmountable endeavor, but Lowry and Rand show through…

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    In the novel Anthem, written by Ayn Rand, Equality 7-2521 is trying to escape the means of collectivism, which the author writes, "Collectivism holds that the individual has no right, that his right and work belong to the group (to society, to the tribe, the state, the nation) and that the group may sacrifice him at its own whim to its own interests"(Ayn Rand). Equality 7-2521's anthem is his strong personality, and individualism, much like: And, you know, being able to wear the Stars and…

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    Individuality and Conformity Individuality consists of one’s own thought and freedom which is not known in these societies and conformity is the social influence which involves a certain belief and or a certain behavior to fit in with a group. Anthem by Ayn Rand and Brave New World by Aldous Huxley believe their societies are a utopia. Both novels are a society without individuality, and solitude is forbidden. Both novels Anthem and Brave New World analyze the conflicts between individuality…

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    what people do and how it makes them feel. For example, pity or sympathy comes from a reminder that the misfortunes of others can happen to us also. 3) Who is Ayn Rand and what is her theory of “objectivist ethics” (as found in the excerpt from The Fountainhead)? What is the relationship of her philosophy to ethical egoism? Ayn Rand is an American novelist and philosopher that immigrated from Russia to the United States because she was against communism. Her theory of objective ethics…

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    from the next. From several works of art, individuals form their identity and gained control of themselves. Equality, the triumphant of the dystopian novel, Anthem, escapes his collectivist society and becomes the king of his own mind and body. Ayn Rand, the author of this novel, details how Equality overcomes the regime and forms his own identity. Similarly, the children from the article, “Don’t! The secret of self-control” by Jonah Lehrer, realize how decisions from the past can influence…

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    brothers, this is not his primary motivation for toiling away in secret. As Equality describes, “We wish nothing, save to be alone and to learn, and to feel as if with each day our sight were growing sharper than the hawk’s and clearer than rock crystal” (Rand 36). Equality pursues knowledge and personal enrichment as a goal within itself, rather than a mere benefit of working for the greater good. This desire, though distinctly impressive and admirable in today’s society, is frowned upon in…

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    the tower of dystopian novels. From old Victorian novels to the Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins dystopian novels have captured the attention of many. From old people to young children the genre entrances the population, and Anthem is no exception. Ayn Rand’s novella Anthem portrays the dystopian genre because citizens conform to uniform expectations, the protagonist questions the existing political and social systems, and the protagonist feels trapped and tries to escape. Equality, who is the…

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    important and better than the individual? The novella Anthem by Ayn Rand features a man by the name of Equality 7-2521 who lives in a dystopian society and he’s held back due to his superior brain power. He is forced into a job that no one would want, such as street sweeper to force him down the totem pole. In the short story “Harrison Bergeron”, Harrison is sent to a prison because of his superior strength. Throughout both Anthem by Ayn Rand and “Harrison Bergeron” by Kurt Vonnegut, one can see…

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    There are many forms of government used throughout the world and in literature, some better than others. Anthem by Ayn Rand and 1984 by George Orwell are two novels have the same type of government and are similar in how they operate. The governments oppress the people to keep power and control using aspects like relationships and language/thoughts. Tyrannical governments take away individuality and freedom to keep control over society One way that the governments keep control is through…

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    looked down on and equality so strictly enforced that the word “I” has been banned and punishable by death if used. Imagine living in a world that would consider you evil for learning faster or being more athletic. In Ayn Rand’s Anthem, this is how the society is set up to be. In Ayn Rand’s dystopian story, the people are ruled by a collectivist council, meaning the council owns all things of people. The strict society in the novel can be compared to the country of North Korea.If the society…

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