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Anthem Study Guide

by Ayn Rand

Anthem study guide contains a biography of Ayn Rand, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis.

Ever since Equality 7-2521 was a child, he has been more physically and mentally vigorous than his classmates, but his collectivist society has taught him that to be different is a sin. He tries unsuccessfully to suppress his curiosity, and for his crime of preference in desiring a position with the wise Scholars, the Council of Vocations assigns him a job as a Street Sweeper. For four years, Equality 7-2521 tries to acquit himself admirably in his vocation and to follow the rigid schedule of his life, but one day, he and International 4-8818 discover a secret tunnel from the Unmentionable Times before the Great Rebirth. International 4-8818 is too afraid to explore, but he is a loyal friend and does not betray Equality 7-2521, who begins…

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• Anthem Summary
• About Anthem
• Character List
• Glossary of Terms
• Major Themes
• Quotes and Analysis
• Summary and Analysis of Chapter One
• Summary and Analysis of Chapter Two
• Summary and Analysis of Chapter Three
• Summary and Analysis of Chapter Four
• Summary and Analysis of Chapter Five
• Summary and Analysis of Chapter Six
• Summary and Analysis of Chapter Seven
• Summary and Analysis of Chapter Eight
• Summary and Analysis of Chapter Nine
• Summary and Analysis of Chapter Ten
• Summary and Analysis of Chapter Eleven
• Summary and Analysis of Chapter Twelve
• The Case Against Objectivism
• Related Links on Anthem
• Suggested Essay Questions
• Test Yourself! - Quiz 1
• Test Yourself! - Quiz 2
• Test Yourself! - Quiz 3
• Test Yourself! - Quiz 4
• Author of ClassicNote and Sources

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