Ayn Rand’s Anthem

Anthem is a novella by Ayn Rand, first published in 1938. The story takes place at an unspecified future date when mankind has entered another Dark Age as a result of the destruction of the industrial civilization. Anthem describes a new society where individuals are not allowed to think or act independently, and where there … Read more

Archetypes In Anthem

Ayn Rand’s Anthem is a story about a society in which individualism has been eradicated. In this society, people are forced to conform to the collective, and personal expression is discouraged. The protagonist of the story, Equality 7-2521, rebels against this society and seeks to discover his own identity. One of the main themes of … Read more

Archetypes In Anthem

Anthem is a dystopian, romantic fiction written in 1937 by Ayn Rand. Anthem takes place in an unspecified future time when mankind has entered another dark age. Technological advancement is now carefully planned and the concept of individuality has been eliminated. Anthem tells the story of how one man rediscovers the long-forgotten idea of individualism … Read more