Originally from Russia during the civil war between a collectivist party and capitalism, author Ayn Rand grew up under the influence of communism. She strongly disagreed with the sentiment of socialism and therefore moved to the United States to experience the capitalist system. Here, Rand's books have received critical acclaim thanks to her unique perspective and characters. The majority of these novels are harsh and heavily imbued with prejudice which depict his strong distaste for collectivism. In the short story Anthem, Rand warns readers about the dangers of depending on the “we” of society. The idea of ​​“we” becoming the primary focus of a society, according to Rand, is one of the most dangerous ideas. . In this, the progress of society is destroyed when all are considered equal. In advocating this idea, it is obvious that it depicts a political system in which any preference outside the will of all men is strictly prohibited. This means that to make decisions regarding advancement, there must be unanimous agreement; otherwise, you have disobeyed the law by showing a true opinion since it is “It is a sin to think words that no one else thinks” (XXXXXX). Rand believes that succumbing to the will of "we" and suppressing the individuality that is naturally innate in man will lock society into a dark age forever. For example, when Equality 7-2521 discusses with the World Council, they mention the difficulty of facilitating the entry of the candle into society. The struggle comes from the difficulty of making decisions through a unanimous system. However, when Equality 7-2521 commits the "great transgression of preferences", its entire vision of how things should be begins a fundamental shift. In a society where you differentiate yourself from your peers...... middle of paper ... .. have not yet succumbed to the confused masses of men and "are not like the others" (XXXX). Likewise, the bulb he produced in the Dark Tunnel Realms produces a glow of its own that will be transferable to the homes of his brethren. Despite the primacy of its conception, it essentially aims to diffuse the inner light of these brothers and to enlighten them with knowledge. After their escape, Equality 7-2521 and Golden One find a home in the Unspeakable Times, the past in which the current system attempts to erase them from society. This house is filled with windows that allow light to fill the home. Also inside this house are manuscripts that tell Equality all the knowledge he was missing and implement the information into the gaps he had faced before. Works Cited Rand, Ayn. Anthem. England: Cassell, 1938. Print.