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"Anthem" is a dystopian novella written by Ayn Rand, published in 1938. The story is set in a future society where individualism has been eradicated and the concept of self has been subsumed by collectivism. The protagonist, Equality 7-2521, lives in a society where personal pronouns like "I" and "me" have been abolished, and individuals are referred to only by collective terms like "we" and "us."
1. **Individualism vs. Collectivism**: The novella starkly contrasts the virtues of individualism with the dangers of collectivism. It demonstrates how a society that suppresses individuality in…
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