Remington Rand

In the book, Anthem, by Ayn Rand, one of the main themes revolves around relationships. The relationship between Equality and the Golden One is very special because in their society they are not allowed to talk to the opposite gender, let alone look at one another, but they feel a connection so strong they try making it work. Equality knows how special the Golden One is and tries to forget about her, but he knows he can’t and needs her in his life. Throughout the course of the text, the theme of…

interpret texts in new and intriguing ways. Although Matilda and The Phantom Tollbooth are must-read books both with amazing plotlines, there is one book in particular that most effectively reflect my ideals as an active thinker. The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand has ended up being my all-time piece of literature I have ever laid my eyes on, and that is saying something, seeing how I’ve read books like Green Eggs and Ham. Ayn Rand’s work is practically overflowing with details which allows me, the…

Everyone is told to be themselves. In a society such as our own today, it is easier than ever to be your own person and express yourselves in your own way. Being an individual is something that is very important to people and to society. Although, in a book like Ayn Rand’s Anthem, individualism is taken from everyone and our main character strives for some expression of his own despite it being the greatest sin in his world. With a name like Equality 7-2521 you can tell that he is only being…

As Glenn Woiceshyn illustrates that “... individuals does not mean looting others to satisfy one’s desire...Individualism, not collectivism or altruism, is the root of benevolence and goodwill among men”; Ayn Rand philosophically declared that these two distinct fundamental ways of living - individualism and collectivism- in her novel ,Fountainhead, as her themes. In Ayn Rand’s words, the theme is “ individualism vs collectivism, not in politics but in men's souls”. The Fountainhead contain…

Prometheus presents his box of electricity to the Scholars, they are immediately struck by terror. “ ‘A wretch who have broken all the laws and boast of their infamy! How dared you think your mind held greater wisdom than the minds of your brothers?’ ”(Rand 71) They agree that the box must be destroyed and Prometheus should be punished for his actions. Prometheus, unable to comprehend their reaction to his experiment, grabs his box and rushes out of the city. Knowing he will not be discovered,…

How would you react if someone controlled your entire life? Your job, thoughts, spouse, home, everything! In Anthem, written by Ayn Rand, this is exactly the case. Throughtout the book Equality tests his limits and eventually gets caught. However, he runs away and finds the Uncharted Forest. Equality laughs when he remembers that he is “the damned” because he is now able to be curious and to prefer others. In Equality’s society the government chooses his life mandate. The government puts…

The phrase “rules were meant to be broken” has held true for rebellious teenagers throughout time. But what if breaking the rules meant death or banishment? In the book Anthem by Ayn Rand, the protagonist Equality 7-251, lived in a “utopian” society. This society had many rules and inhibitions implemented in it in order to prevent individuality and selfishness and promote collectivism and unity. After Equality escapes into the forest, he sees himself creating his own society. The society…

Many times throughout the novel Anthem by Ayn Rand, Equality 7-2521 goes against the rules and regulations of his community. In the final chapters of the novel Equality 7-2521 finally goes against all of the laws and runs away from the community. Although he goes against rules in his community, it brings out the best in him. Throughout the entire novel he progresses and changes into the characters he has become in the end. Equality 7-2521 learns many things including self worth, individuality,…

As Glenn Woiceshyn illustrates that “... individuals does not mean looting others to satisfy one’s desire...Individualism, not collectivism or altruism, is the root of benevolence and goodwill among men.” Ayn Rand philosophically declared these two distinct fundamental ways of living - individualism and collectivism- in her novel, The Fountainhead, as her themes. In Ayn Rand’s words, the theme is “individualism vs collectivism, not in politics but in men's souls”(708). The Fountainhead contains…

The famous story “Anthem” written by Ayn Rand and the true stories of North Korea really have great similarities but also have big differences. Both governments have a strange way of controlling their people,disciplining and also rewarding them for their good and the bad. Plus their branches of government are a little different from the U.S and other countries. These countries, both show a little of selfishness a no care for the people whatsoever besides profiting off of them in different ways.…