Objectivism In Ayn Rand's Anthem
Ayn Rand expresses her views on the future with her book Anthem, which is full of adventure and mysteries that never stops surprising the reader especially with how she expresses her views on objectivism. Equality 7-2521 is a character that is on a journey into a discovery that will change his life. Pursuing his life, goals, liberty, and happiness is forbidden. Ayn Rand's works of political philosophical fiction states her negative views on totalitarianism while explaining how individualism is a necessity in life and using a romanticism approach at literature. Anthem represents a totalitarian government which the leaders of the society have absolute control over its citizens and economy. Many times Ayn Rand states the horrors of this form of government and how it will lead to great
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evil much like how communist Russia use to be run but became corrupt. It's a perfect read for the political climate of our times. Learning is reserved only for the "wise ones." Prior to the age of fifteen you are raised by the state and do not even know your parents. Despite his yearning to learn, Equality 7 - 2521 is looked upon by the "wise ones" and assigned to be a street sweeper. No one sings, unless it is time to sing hymns to the state in the courtyard. No one smiles without reason. No one may divert themselves to any other hobby or interest except for what they have been appointed to do by the "wise ones." In the evenings, Equality 7-2521 begins to slip away and study things he finds in the tunnel. He has found debris left from what the "wise ones" refer to as the "dark times." From this, he begins to uncover more about the great power of the past and its secrets. As he continues to study, Equality 7-2521 makes what he believes to be a revolutionary discovery. He thinks that by bringing this to the Council of Scholars, it will make up for his crimes; sneaking away, learning, and working alone, all of which are forbidden. Equality has been driven into a path that was chosen by the choices he made through curiosity. Equality 7-2521 is caught in a world of collectivism where is he is subjected to a group and forbidden to become an individual. In this world there is no individualism, no individual rights, and only collective responsibility. Despite such a restrictive environment, the spark of individual thought and freedom still burns in Equality 7-2521, a passion which he has been taught to call sinful. In a purely unbiased world, Equality 7-2521 dares to stand apart from the rest, to think and choose for himself, to discover electricity, and to love the woman of his choice. Anthem looks at the future being dependent on the spark within the individual. The principles of reason, rational self-interest and individual rights are some of the core ideas promoted which make this book significant. Most of the population in Equality’s society does not know how to see themselves as individuals like he did. Although Equality 7-2521 sought for independence, he came across his inner feelings towards himself and others.
Ayn Rand portrays “not the random trivia of the day,” but “the timeless, fundamental, universal problems and values of human existence.” Romanticism contrasts with Naturalism, which holds that people are crushed by social forces and cannot control their own destiny.
Relationships, including friendships and lovers are forbidden. Everyone must be loved and treated equally for Equality 7–2521 has been taught that is what is best for the greater good. Liberty 5-3000 enters Equality’s life and describes her as “brave and single-minded.” She supports Equality's anarchist behavior and later becomes part of his search for individualism. They continue to show their feelings for each other by giving each other new names that reflected their personality. Ayn Rand’s fiction is Realist because she deals with real problems of normal people. Equality 7–2521 knows there is something different about him. Based on his stories of his brother’s nightmares and sobs in the bunkhouse at night, others have a yearning for something. They don't know what it is, but Equality 7-2521 recognizes his desire for knowledge. Ayn Rand was able to negatively portray parts of the book while giving her literature
romance. While some people seem to disagree with Rand's philosophy, Anthem at has an enjoyable and unique plot that includes issues on totalitarianism and individualism with a romantic genre. Her message is not hidden, and it is not subtle. Anthem is a commentary on life in a collective society, where individualism is punished and there is no reward for hard work. Anthem is a novel that indirectly introduces the author's life philosophy of Objectivism and demonstrates it in a short, straight-to-the-point story. It describes a free spirit in a world of conformity. Equality pushes himself above and beyond, regardless of the consequences, and Rand persuades readers to live for themselves.
evil much like how communist Russia use to be run but became corrupt. It's a perfect read for the political climate of our times. Learning is reserved only for the "wise ones." Prior to the age of fifteen you are raised by the state and do not even know your parents. Despite his yearning to learn, Equality 7 - 2521 is looked upon by the "wise ones" and assigned to be a street sweeper. No one sings, unless it is time to sing hymns to the state in the courtyard. No one smiles without reason. No one may divert themselves to any other hobby or interest except for what they have been appointed to do by the "wise ones." In the evenings, Equality 7-2521 begins to slip away and study things he finds in the tunnel. He has found debris left from what the "wise ones" refer to as the "dark times." From this, he begins to uncover more about the great power of the past and its secrets. As he continues to study, Equality 7-2521 makes what he believes to be a revolutionary discovery. He thinks that by bringing this to the Council of Scholars, it will make up for his crimes; sneaking away, learning, and working alone, all of which are forbidden. Equality has been driven into a path that was chosen by the choices he made through curiosity. Equality 7-2521 is caught in a world of collectivism where is he is subjected to a group and forbidden to become an individual. In this world there is no individualism, no individual rights, and only collective responsibility. Despite such a restrictive environment, the spark of individual thought and freedom still burns in Equality 7-2521, a passion which he has been taught to call sinful. In a purely unbiased world, Equality 7-2521 dares to stand apart from the rest, to think and choose for himself, to discover electricity, and to love the woman of his choice. Anthem looks at the future being dependent on the spark within the individual. The principles of reason, rational self-interest and individual rights are some of the core ideas promoted which make this book significant. Most of the population in Equality’s society does not know how to see themselves as individuals like he did. Although Equality 7-2521 sought for independence, he came across his inner feelings towards himself and others.
Ayn Rand portrays “not the random trivia of the day,” but “the timeless, fundamental, universal problems and values of human existence.” Romanticism contrasts with Naturalism, which holds that people are crushed by social forces and cannot control their own destiny.
Relationships, including friendships and lovers are forbidden. Everyone must be loved and treated equally for Equality 7–2521 has been taught that is what is best for the greater good. Liberty 5-3000 enters Equality’s life and describes her as “brave and single-minded.” She supports Equality's anarchist behavior and later becomes part of his search for individualism. They continue to show their feelings for each other by giving each other new names that reflected their personality. Ayn Rand’s fiction is Realist because she deals with real problems of normal people. Equality 7–2521 knows there is something different about him. Based on his stories of his brother’s nightmares and sobs in the bunkhouse at night, others have a yearning for something. They don't know what it is, but Equality 7-2521 recognizes his desire for knowledge. Ayn Rand was able to negatively portray parts of the book while giving her literature
romance. While some people seem to disagree with Rand's philosophy, Anthem at has an enjoyable and unique plot that includes issues on totalitarianism and individualism with a romantic genre. Her message is not hidden, and it is not subtle. Anthem is a commentary on life in a collective society, where individualism is punished and there is no reward for hard work. Anthem is a novel that indirectly introduces the author's life philosophy of Objectivism and demonstrates it in a short, straight-to-the-point story. It describes a free spirit in a world of conformity. Equality pushes himself above and beyond, regardless of the consequences, and Rand persuades readers to live for themselves.