Figurative Language In Ayn Rand's Anthem

Ayn Rand often uses figurative language to portray a characters persona in her novel Anthem. This is done when rand uses the following simile to describe International 8- 8818: “But International 4- 8818 are different. They are tall, strong youth, and their eyes are like fireflies. . .” (Rand 13). This simile clearly shows that International 4-8818 is unique and joyful unlike his brothers. When Rand says his “eyes are like fireflies,” she is referring to his creative touch, his spark. International 4- 8818 draw pictures with coal on the cave wall and these pictures make the others laugh; this is where his joy and carelessness stems from (Rand 13). Like fireflies, International 4- 8818 adds light to the world with his art whether or not he