Due Tuesday, October 2nd - Read & Respond to "Anthem" by Ayn Rand - Part I, pages 18-37

Overview: In the first chapter of Anthem, Ayn Rand establishes the dystopian world of Equality 7-2521. Much like The Giver, it appears to be a utopia (or was meant to be) and the consequences prove to be much the opposite of the original intention.


Directions: Please read and review part I, pages 18-37. Next, compose a blog response using at least one of the questions below as a guide and 2-3 direct quotations in your response. Remember to read each other’s comments and have a discussion. I look forward to your responses.

• Explain the book's title and why Ayn Rand chose it. 

• What were Ayn Rand's "villains"? Explain. 

• In what is Equality writing? (i.e., what format is he writing?) 

• What is Equality's curse? 

• What is ironic about the Social Meeting? 

• Why are friends forbidden? 

• Describe the government and institutions where Equality lives.