Hopefully you have enjoyed reading Rand's short famous novel, "Anthem." Answer 4 of the following questions for the second piece of the assignments associated with the book. Question #8 must be one of the four that you choose.
Chapter XI and XII
1. What great discovery does Equality make in this chapter?
2. Explain the following quotes in your own words, and discuss how they can be applied in your life:
a) "Whatever road I take, the guiding start is within me."
b) "For the word 'We' must never be spoken, save by one's choice and as a second thought."
3. What does Equality now realize is the proper goal and purpose of his life?
4. In what ways is "I" like a God?
5. Reread the incident with the Saint of the Pyre (page 50). What was he trying to communicate to Equality?
6. Why do the main characters take the names Prometheus and Gaea? Why weren't they allowed to choose their names in their old society?
7. What does Prometheus plan to do in the future?
8. Prometheus reaches the important realization that "To be free, a man must be free of his brother" (pg. 118). Cite several examples from Anthem that illustrate the truth of this statement.
Sunday, January 4, 2009
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