Sunday, May 17, 2015

Anthem- Khaos Rannels

Imagine a time when the individual is lost and the word "I" is forbidden. Ayn Rand does a great job describing this society in, Anthem. In her novel, Ayn describes a falsified utopia, somewhat like 1984 by George Orwell. In this society, all notions of individuals have been eradicated. There are no names, no values, or no independence. Everything is done in the name of "we" and for the greater good of the brothers. All traces of the "unmentionable times" have been lost or forgotten. All of the medical advances and technology destroyed. Equality 7-2521 knew there had to be more to life than just serving his brothers. In Anthem, Equality 7-2521 was the only man who dared veer off from the mindless society, and for that he was punished. The story follows Equality 7-2521 deep into his ultimate discovery and his life there after. I would strongly recommend this book to all those who strongly believe in the idea of Individualism. Anthem truly was a great read, that a really enjoyed. 
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