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Introduction to Ayn Rand’s Anthem English II - 2015

Who is Ayn Rand? Born: February 2, 1905 City: St. Petersburg, Russia According to a brief biography, found at the Ayn Rand Institute’s website, Ayn Rand was a Russian- American novelist, known for works such as The Fountainhead and the novella Anthem. She studied history and philosophy at the University of Petrograd. Eventually, she left her home in Russia for the United States. (“Rand.”)

What’s Going on in Russia? Before Rand left Russia for the United States, communism settled in Russia ("A Brief Biography of Ayn Rand”). According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, communism is a government system in which goods are owned in common and are available to all as needed.

What’s Going on in Russia? Rand opposed communism heavily. She believed in the rights of the individual, and despised the collectivist society of Russia. She took America as her notion of an ideal society ("A Brief Biography of Ayn Rand"). (“Flag.”)

What’s Going on in Russia? Rand’s hatred of collectivism in Russia is what inspired her novella Anthem ("A Brief Biography of Ayn Rand"). According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, collectivism refers to an emphasis on collective rather than individual action or identity.

but longer and more complicated than a short story. Anthem Rand wrote Anthem in 1937, after moving to America ("A Brief Biography of Ayn Rand"). Anthem is a novella, meaning it is shorter and less complex than a novel, but longer and more complicated than a short story. (“Anthem.”)

How does culture affect literature? Anthem Let’s talk for a minute! How does culture affect literature?

Collectivism Individualism Conformity Equality Themes Within Anthem There are going to be four major themes that we discuss as we read Anthem: Collectivism Individualism Conformity Equality

Themes Within Anthem As we already discussed, according to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, collectivism refers to an emphasis on collective rather than individual action or identity.

Themes Within Anthem A great example of collectivism would be participating on a team. When you think of the Houston Astros, you think of a group of people, working together, for one common purpose. (“Yankees.”)

Themes Within Anthem We will see collectivism in Anthem, because the society that our main character lives in is a collectivist society.

Themes Within Anthem Another theme within Anthem is individualism, which is the opposite of collectivism. Individualism focuses on individual action and identity.

illustrated by part of the Themes Within Anthem “I'm beautiful in my way, 'Cause God makes no mistakes. I'm on the right track, baby I was born this way. Don't hide yourself in regret, Just love yourself and you're set. I'm on the right track, baby. I was born this way.” Individuality is the theme of Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way,” and can be illustrated by part of the lyrics.

Themes Within Anthem Though Anthem is about a collectivist society, our main character Equality 7-2521 decides to rise against his society and claim individuality.

Themes Within Anthem The theme of conformity is closely related to the theme of individuality. According the the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, to conform means to be similar or identical, or to be obedient or compliant.

Themes Within Anthem An example of conformity would be school uniforms. (“Uniforms.”)

Themes Within Anthem In Anthem, Equality 7-2521 is expected to conform to society, but he goes against these expectations.

things are like (the same) in status, quality, Themes Within Anthem Equality is the final theme within Anthem that we will discuss. Equality occurs when things are like (the same) in status, quality, nature, etc.

Does equality truly exist? Why or why not? Themes Within Anthem Let’s talk for a minute! Does equality truly exist? Why or why not?

Themes Within Anthem Our main character in Anthem is named Equality 7-2521. Before even reading this book, what might this tell us about his society? Are people in collectivist societies truly equal?

Works Cited "A Brief Biography of Ayn Rand." The Ayn Rand Institute. The Ayn Rand Institute, n.d. Web. 19 Oct 2011. <http://www.aynrand.org/site/PageServer? pagename=about_ayn_rand_aynrand_biog raphy>.

Photographs "Rand." Photograph. jpetrie.myweb.uga.edu. Web. 19 Oct 2011. <jpetrie.myweb.uga.edu/rand3.gif "Flag." Photograph. ushistory.org. Web. 19 Oct 2011. <http://www.ushistory.org/betsy/images/f_1960.gif>. "Anthem." Photograph. abebooks.com. Web. 19 Oct 2011. <http://www.abebooks.com/images/books/retro-summer- reading/anthem-ayn-rand.jpg>. "Astros." Photograph. Click2Houston. Web. 7 Oct 2015. <http://www.click2houston.com/news/george-postolos-steps-down-as-president-and-ceo-of-houston-astros/20125836>. "Uniforms." Photograph. www.proconlists.com. Web. 19 Oct 2011. <http://www.proconlists.com/images/list/27/original/school- uniforms.jpg>.