The Theme Of Anthem, By Ayn Rand
Anthem, by Ayn Rand, is a book that deals with topics of power, love, and
individualism, and societal and personal differences . The theme of anthem, that
individuality must be protected, is widespread and prominent, referenced throughout
the book, from the viewpoint of the main character.
This will go over the character, the time, and the setting in the book, helping to show
and understand the theme because the author can convey plot points and themed
information better through the components of the book themselves, rather than
outright stating it in the book.
The character helps understand the theme in the story, that individuality must be
treasured in our society, because it shows what the emotional and physical links to
the society in the book, as well as the mental states and feelings influencing the text.
The main character is named Equality 7 252 . He described himself as 6 , and he
had always been more interested in the scientific attributes of nature, rather than
the job at hand. He held little regard for the rules of the society, as shown by his
disregard to law. The laws say that none among men may be alone, ever and at any
time, for this is the great transgression and the root of all evil. But we have broken
many laws, (Rand )
This character helped understand the theme in the story, that individuality must be
treasured in our society, since the character is , while struggling to maintain his own
individuality. ...and we would work for our brothers, gladly and willingly, ...What is
my life, if I am but to bow, to agree and to obey?... (Rand). This quote helps support
the theme in the novel by showing Equality s individuality in different parts of the
book. At the beginning, he denied his individuality and tried to blend in with the
conformist society, while at the end, he accepts and treasures his individuality. This
relates to the theme by showing that his individuality is treasured and valued by him.
The character and the setting work together to help find the theme in multiple ways.
The characters lives and works in the setting, while the setting and society helps
influence the main character. The setting shows where the character lives in the
world, and how the culture in