Reflection Paper on Anthem (by Ayn Rand)
University of the Philippines Diliman Extension Program in Pampanga
Clark Freeport Zone, Angeles City, Pampanga
Reflection Paper
Anthem by: Ayn Rand
Jemima Micah T. Sadsad
2012-20252
BS Business Management
Submitted to: Sir Aoux Santos
It’s a sin to not write this. For finishing this will allow me to acquire one fourth of my grade on the most-anticipated subject—A subject that is hard, yet easy; A subject able to be both loved and despised; A subject whose aim is to know thy self, yet, when thoroughly studied, you would end up losing what you think is yours. This subject I am babbling about is not just a subject; It is the subject: Philosophy.
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Well, at first look, this is how I comprehended the novella “Anthem”. Simple message relayed through tough words, when really that’s not the point of it. Anthem is about a boy who was born with the curse of knowing things more superior than most of his society—a society that does not accept progress unless approved by everyone. This boy then meets a girl with qualities like her, and later falls in love with her. Even though their society forbids a love like theirs, they didn’t mind and kept it a secret. He tried to help their society through his discoveries, though ended up escaping it, and trying to create a new one of his own.
It has a typical story line with a dystopian theme. Aside from that there’s nothing really more from it. Or is there?
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*** Having read the book again (while trying hard to read between the lines; picking up every lesson I could make use of), I have reflected on a few new things which I did not find during my first read. I have reflected on individuals present in the story and how they relate to me, the society showed in “Anthem” and how it could be reflected to my country, and my general motion and conclusion on what the story is all about.
One very prominent element that I could reflect on are the main characters in the story. The main characters present in the
Clark Freeport Zone, Angeles City, Pampanga
Reflection Paper
Anthem by: Ayn Rand
Jemima Micah T. Sadsad
2012-20252
BS Business Management
Submitted to: Sir Aoux Santos
It’s a sin to not write this. For finishing this will allow me to acquire one fourth of my grade on the most-anticipated subject—A subject that is hard, yet easy; A subject able to be both loved and despised; A subject whose aim is to know thy self, yet, when thoroughly studied, you would end up losing what you think is yours. This subject I am babbling about is not just a subject; It is the subject: Philosophy.
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Well, at first look, this is how I comprehended the novella “Anthem”. Simple message relayed through tough words, when really that’s not the point of it. Anthem is about a boy who was born with the curse of knowing things more superior than most of his society—a society that does not accept progress unless approved by everyone. This boy then meets a girl with qualities like her, and later falls in love with her. Even though their society forbids a love like theirs, they didn’t mind and kept it a secret. He tried to help their society through his discoveries, though ended up escaping it, and trying to create a new one of his own.
It has a typical story line with a dystopian theme. Aside from that there’s nothing really more from it. Or is there?
***
*** Having read the book again (while trying hard to read between the lines; picking up every lesson I could make use of), I have reflected on a few new things which I did not find during my first read. I have reflected on individuals present in the story and how they relate to me, the society showed in “Anthem” and how it could be reflected to my country, and my general motion and conclusion on what the story is all about.
One very prominent element that I could reflect on are the main characters in the story. The main characters present in the