Anthem essay: Breaking Free From Entanglements

Imagine a world where the individual has been bottled up to the point that the word ¡°I¡± no longer exists. Think about being born in a life of slavery, having no freedom, no names, and no independence. There are no individuals; there is only the collective. This is the world of Anthem. Ayn Rand tells the story of Equality 7-2521, an individual living in a collective society where all creativity is suppressed and the concept …

…collectivist society stand. Overall, he wants to bring out the fact that ¡®I¡¯ is more important than ¡®We¡¯, and no one should be overpowered by the tricks played by the collectivism since one¡¯s life is the most precious thing that exists in the world. Therefore, objectivism must stand over collectivism to fulfill one¡¯s ego; as one should be respected and considered rather than being objected by the mindless individuals. Kim, Word count: 1184 words