Ayn Rand’s Anthem

Description

Prompt:
Themes in the book Anthem include:
The loss of individuality
Oppression and total government control
Collectivism and self-sacrifice
The loss of history and science
Language and the written word
Selfishness and self-interest as a virtue
Knowledge as a path to freedom
Choose the theme you believe is the most important in the book. Consider what the author’s message is in depicting this theme (What does she want people to learn, believe, think, or do after reading the book?). And explain how Rand develops the theme using the literary elements of characterization, conflict, setting, symbolism, motif, and literary allusion.
You MUST quote from BOTH the book Anthem AND the literary criticism about Anthem to support your argument.
Thesis:
You may use the following template for your thesis:

The most important theme in Anthem is X. The author’s message is that Y. She develops this theme through the literary elements of characterization, conflict, setting, symbolism, motif, and literary allusion.

Note:
Follow the outline provided in the document below. You are required to follow it. Filling out the form as prewriting for your essay is not required, but it is helpful.
Your essay must be uploaded as a Microsoft Word document.
It must be at least 3 full pages long (approximately 900-1000 words) in Times New Roman 12 font, double spaced. More is fine if you wish, but less is not.

read between pages 397-438 – check the story attached