Objectivism in Anthem A society that contains individuals that live only for everyone else, where individuals cannot be independent, denounces the theory of Objectivism. Objectivism displays a secularized world view that promotes individualism, especially with morality. Ayn Rand’s Theory of objectivism can be found throughout her book Anthem. On the contrary, there are also instances where Objectivism contrasts with events in the novel. To begin with, Rand’s Theory of Objectivism is prevalent
following the rules and laws provided to them by cult leaders (“History”). People born into this cult must conform to the beliefs others in power choose, or the government will withdraw them. Rebecca Stott, one of the lucky ones, could leave this vicious cult.Able to leave this cult, she evolved into an individualist, against everything she grew up learning. The novel Anthem shows a similar story about a young man who lives in a future society where the word “I” vanished, and they resort back to methods of
“We.” The all powerful and inducement word that controls the lives, actions, and thoughts of everyone in Ayn Rand’s book, Anthem. Everyone is controlled to worship this word, but Equality 7-2521 has realized differently. After finding a secret tunnel from the forbidden ,Unmentionable Times, Equality 7-2521 has found himself beginning to create his own knowledge even though it is forbidden. As his knowledge increases, he begins growing and changing as a person. Throughout the book, Equality 7-2521
Haley Pezzarossi 11 H English 2 July 2014 Anthem: Entry 1 “And we know well that there is no transgression blacker than to do or think alone” (Rand 17). The first thing I assume every reader recognizes when they start the novella is the feeling that our narrator is panicked. He seems panicked about crimes he has committed, but I also get the feeling that he is glad he committed these crimes. When I read this quote on the first page, I was immediately reminded of Hemingway’s Iceberg theory. Although