Anthem
Anthem is a very controversial novel in which Ayn Rand depicts the contempt she feels towards a totalitarian society. Anthem shows what could be in store for us if we continue the way we are going. The setting of Anthem is very symbolic of the mood portrayed throughout the novelette. The white walls show that the whole concept of collectivism is so void of color and creativity. The collectivist dictatorship in this novelette seems unrealistic, yet intriguing. The romance between the two main characters brings the whole idea to a more personal level. The collectivist system maintains power over its subjects, despite the hero’s victorious struggle to free himself. The collectivist system maintains power and control over its subjects by brainwashing them. “We have learned things which are not in the scripts.” Equality 7-2521 snuck into the home of th
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Approximate Word count = 574
Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)
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