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Individualism vs. Collectivism

Ayn Rand Born: February 2, 1905 City: St. Petersburg, Russia Novella… = shorter and less complex than a novel but longer and more complicated than a short story...

1. Themes in Anthem There are going to be 3 major themes and topics we discuss as we read Anthem: 1. Collectivism 2. Individualism 3. Conformity

Themes in Anthem Collectivism A. DEFINITION: This is when the goals and needs of the group are more important and come first over the goals of the individual

(your answer will go in the left column…) Themes in Anthem Collectivism QUESTION / Life App What is an example of collectivism in our own lives? (your answer will go in the left column…)

Themes in Anthem Collectivism B. Anthem Connection: We will see collectivism in Anthem, because the society that our main character lives in is a collectivist society.

Themes in Anthem Individualism A. DEFINITION: This is when the goals of the individual are more important or come first over the goals of the group.

(your answer will go in the left column…) Themes in Anthem Individualism QUESTION / Life App: What is an example of individualism in our own lives? (your answer will go in the left column…)

Themes in Anthem Individualism B. Anthem Connection: Though Anthem is about a collectivist society, our main character, Equality 7-2521, decides to rise against his society and individuality.

EX: self-made millionaires, employees of the month, standing out… In an individualist culture, success is measured by how far one stands out from the crowd. EX: self-made millionaires, employees of the month, standing out… In other words…

EX: loyalty to company or country, specialized skills, fitting in… In other words… In a collectivist culture, success is measured by one’s contributions to the group as a whole. EX: loyalty to company or country, specialized skills, fitting in…

Themes in Anthem Conformity A. DEFINITION: This means to be similar or identical, or to be obedient or compliant.

(your answer will go in the left column…) Themes in Anthem Conformity QUESTION / Life App: What is an example of conformity in our own lives? (your answer will go in the left column…) ELEVATOR VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgRoiTWkBHU

Themes in Anthem Conformity B. Anthem Connection: In Anthem, Equality 7-2521 is expected to conform to society, but he goes against these expectation. They do not say “I” or “Me” in this society. They don’t know those words exist. Individualist culture is a culture in which the goals of the individual take precedence over the goals of the group.

Are ‘we’ or am ‘I’ more important? What is more important: responsibility to ourselves or to others? Essential Question