The Theme Of Collectivism In Anthem, By Ayn Rand
In the book Anthem, Rand opposed the idea of collectivism. The primary character, Equality, is motivated by the pursuit of knowledge and inclusion to the Council of Scholars. Equality’s desires reveal the thematic understanding that the world would become monotonous if a every man and woman became part of an overruling “we”.
For Equality to achieve his great dream of being in the Council of Scholars, he needed to provide evidence of his existing knowledge. He was “born with a head which is too quick” (Rand 21). In other words, Equality possesses intelligence. While in most societies, such a gift would be seen as a positive advantage, but he has been restricted in putting it to use. For in Equality’s world, there is an overwhelming belief
For Equality to achieve his great dream of being in the Council of Scholars, he needed to provide evidence of his existing knowledge. He was “born with a head which is too quick” (Rand 21). In other words, Equality possesses intelligence. While in most societies, such a gift would be seen as a positive advantage, but he has been restricted in putting it to use. For in Equality’s world, there is an overwhelming belief