1. The Search for Identity I am. I think. I will.

2. Questions to Ponder What is really important to me? What is really important to me? Who and what influences me? Who and what influences me? What role does society play in crafting identity? What role does society play in crafting identity? How would we define a utopian society? How would we define a utopian society? Is Utopia attainable? At what cost would it be worth attaining? Is Utopia attainable? At what cost would it be worth attaining?

3. Anthem by Ayn Rand Born in St. Petersburg, Russia in 1905 Born in St. Petersburg, Russia in 1905 As a nine-year old she already hated the restrictions of the Russian culture…and as a high school student witnessed two revolutions As a nine-year old she already hated the restrictions of the Russian culture…and as a high school student witnessed two revolutions My feeling toward Russia…was so mystical, depraved, rotten a country that I wasnt surprised that they got a Communist ideology – and I felt that one has to get out and find the civilized world. My feeling toward Russia…was so mystical, depraved, rotten a country that I wasnt surprised that they got a Communist ideology – and I felt that one has to get out and find the civilized world.

4. Russian Revolts In 1905, a depression was sweeping through Russia In 1905, a depression was sweeping through Russia Members of the lower class were forced to work overtime for no extra pay and in poor working conditions Members of the lower class were forced to work overtime for no extra pay and in poor working conditions Workers attempted to protest the conditions by striking, which led to many areas in Russia having no electricity or newspapers. Workers attempted to protest the conditions by striking, which led to many areas in Russia having no electricity or newspapers.

5. Increasing Tensions On Sunday, January 22 nd, 1905, 200,000 striking workers and their families gathered in St. Petersburg peacefully to take a petition to the Tsar in hopes of bringing about workplace reform. Instead, the event turned into what is now known as Bloody Sunday On Sunday, January 22 nd, 1905, 200,000 striking workers and their families gathered in St. Petersburg peacefully to take a petition to the Tsar in hopes of bringing about workplace reform. Instead, the event turned into what is now known as Bloody Sunday

6. Although this occurred the year Rand was born, she grew up feeling fear towards the Czars government. Although this occurred the year Rand was born, she grew up feeling fear towards the Czars government. When Russia went to war with Germany during WWI, the people of Russia began to revolt again. When Russia went to war with Germany during WWI, the people of Russia began to revolt again.

7. Communist Russia When Lenin took power, he began to implement a Communist form of government. When Lenin took power, he began to implement a Communist form of government. His government would have complete power and the people would not have any opportunity to decide if they wished to be controlled by other parties. His government would have complete power and the people would not have any opportunity to decide if they wished to be controlled by other parties. The Bolsheviks had a secret police known as the Cheka. Their job was to hunt down opponents and critics of the Bolsheviks. These people were arrested, jailed, tortured and killed. The Bolsheviks had a secret police known as the Cheka. Their job was to hunt down opponents and critics of the Bolsheviks. These people were arrested, jailed, tortured and killed.

8. Ayn Rands Response The Communists chief purpose is to destroy every form of independence independent work, independent action, independent property, independent thought, an independent mind, or an independent man. Conformity, alikeness, servility, submission and obedience are necessary to establish a Communist slave-state. –Ayn Rand The Communists chief purpose is to destroy every form of independence independent work, independent action, independent property, independent thought, an independent mind, or an independent man. Conformity, alikeness, servility, submission and obedience are necessary to establish a Communist slave-state. –Ayn Rand She received permission from the Russian government in 1926, at the age of 21, to visit relatives in Chicago, IL. She reported that her visit would be short, but she had no intention of returning. She went to Hollywood to pursue a career as a screenwriter; she achieved some success, but she later became an author.

9. Ayn Rand believes… All mans distinctive attributes are derived from his ego. All mans distinctive attributes are derived from his ego. Ego is the I or self of any person; a person as thinking, feeling, and willing, and distinguishing itself from the selves of others Reason (mans value judgments) lead to mans emotions Ego is the I or self of any person; a person as thinking, feeling, and willing, and distinguishing itself from the selves of others Reason (mans value judgments) lead to mans emotions Reason possesses the ability to make choices. Reason possesses the ability to make choices.

10. Rands Philosophy: Objectivism My philosophy, in essence, is the concept of man as a heroic being, with his own happiness as the moral purpose of his life, with the productive achievement as his noblest activity, and reason as his only absolute (Rand). My philosophy, in essence, is the concept of man as a heroic being, with his own happiness as the moral purpose of his life, with the productive achievement as his noblest activity, and reason as his only absolute (Rand).

11. On the other hand… Ayn Rands antagonist characters possess none of these qualities. Instead, They do not think for themselves. They do not think for themselves. They do not judge for themselves. They do not judge for themselves. They do not will themselves to do. as they would like to do. They do not will themselves to do. as they would like to do. They are literally self-less, having no sense of self. They are literally self-less, having no sense of self.

12. Anthem This story takes place in the dark ages of the future when man is a part of a mindless, human herd. This story takes place in the dark ages of the future when man is a part of a mindless, human herd. The society is set up as a utopia, but the reality is it is an anti-utopia. The society is set up as a utopia, but the reality is it is an anti-utopia.

13. The Fatal Flaw In this society, the fatal flaw is collectivism. In this society, the fatal flaw is collectivism. The individual exists only as part of the group. He has no right to lead his own life, pursue his own happiness, or use his own property. The individual exists only as part of the group. He has no right to lead his own life, pursue his own happiness, or use his own property. The individuals worth is determined by his service to the group. The individuals worth is determined by his service to the group.

14. Pronouns? A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun. Ex. Sally and Mary = they A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun. Ex. Sally and Mary = they a dog = it Mrs. Sweat = I Yes, grammar does have relevance in studying the novel! Yes, grammar does have relevance in studying the novel! In Anthem, the pronoun I is forbidden. Therefore, even when a person refers to him or herself, he or she uses the pronoun we. In Anthem, the pronoun I is forbidden. Therefore, even when a person refers to him or herself, he or she uses the pronoun we.

15. What is an Anthem? a song of praise, devotion, or patriotism a song of praise, devotion, or patriotism a celebration with or in an anthem a celebration with or in an anthem