CliffsNotes on Rand's Anthem

by Bernstein, Andrew

• ISBN13: 9780764585579
• ISBN10: 0764585576
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-06-26
• Publisher: Cliffs Notes

Summary

The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background. The latest generation of titles in this series also features glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format. CliffsNotes on Anthem is an excellent introduction to Ayn Rand's philosophy of human nature. The novella's theme and central conflict - the individual versus the collective - is an important element of her moral and political philosophy. This study guide will help you understand the story of Anthem which takes place in an unnamed Communist- or Facist-like dictatorship of the future. Meet the hero, Equality 7-2521, a brilliant young man who yearns to be a scientist but is held back by a government that fears his intelligence. Your grasp on this novella will be strong with these features that help you study: Character analyses of major players A character map that graphically illustrates the relationships among the characters Critical essays A review section that tests your knowledge A Resource Center full of books, articles, films, and Internet sites Classic literature or modern modern-day treasure _ you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.

Author Biography

Andrew Bernstein holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the Graduate School of the City University of New York. He teaches Philosophy at Pace University in Pleasantville, New York, and at the State University of New York at Purchase. Dr. Bernstein is a speaker for the Ayn Rand Institute and lecturer on Ayn Rand's novels throughout the United States.

Table of Contents

Life and Background of the Author	1	(4)
Personal Background	2	(1)
Education and Early Life	2	(1)
Immigration to the United States	2	(1)
Career Highlights	3	(1)
Rand's Philosophy: Objectivism	3	(2)
Introduction to the Novel	5	(11)
Introduction	6	(4)
A Brief Synopsis	10	(3)
List of Characters	13	(2)
Character Map	15	(1)
Critical Commentaries	16	(40)
Chapter 1	17	(5)
Summary	17	(1)
Commentary	17	(3)
Glossary	20	(2)
Chapter 2	22	(4)
Summary	22	(1)
Commentary	23	(1)
Glossary	24	(2)
Chapter 3	26	(2)
Summary	26	(1)
Commentary	26	(1)
Glossary	27	(1)
Chapter 4	28	(2)
Summary	28	(1)
Commentary	28	(1)
Glossary	29	(1)
Chapter 5	30	(2)
Summary	30	(1)
Commentary	30	(1)
Glossary	31	(1)
Chapter 6	32	(2)
Summary	32	(1)
Commentary	32	(1)
Glossary	33	(1)
Chapter 7	34	(3)
Summary	34	(1)
Commentary	35	(2)
Chapter 8	37	(2)
Summary	37	(1)
Commentary	37	(2)
Chapter 9	39	(3)
Summary	39	(1)
Commentary	40	(2)
Chapter 10	42	(2)
Summary	42	(1)
Commentary	43	(1)
Chapter 11	44	(6)
Summary	44	(1)
Commentary	45	(5)
Chapter 12	50	(6)
Summary	50	(1)
Commentary	51	(4)
Glossary	55	(1)
Character Analyses	56	(8)
Equality 7-2521 (Prometheus)	57	(2)
Liberty 5-3000 (Gaea)	59	(2)
International 4-8818	61	(2)
The Saint of the Pyre	63	(1)
Critical Essays	64	(13)
The Meaning and Importance of ``I''	65	(3)
The Role of Free Will in Anthem	68	(3)
The Regression of a Future Collectivist Society into a Second Dark Age	71	(6)
CliffsNotes Review	77	(4)
CliffsNotes Resource Center	81	(3)
Index	84