Sunday, March 15, 2009

ANTHEM..

How would you like to live in a society where the word "I" is forbidden? In Anthem by Ayn Rand, Equality 7-2521 is in this exact situation. There is absolutely no individuality, everything they do, they done as "we". The people were not allowed to choose anything for the future of their lives. They were forced into certain jobs, did not have families, and seemed completely miserable.

Equality 7-2521 was one of the very few people who dared to be different. He was smarter than the others, which is not allowed. He soon learned that he had to escape this chaotic world. He wanted to be able to be himself, and would not stop until he could.

I would recommend this book to others because Ayn Rand teaches a great lesson, how important it is to just be yourself.

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