Imagine a world where individuality is a sin and men are bred like cattle. Prometheus, the protagonist of Ayn Rand's novella, Anthem, rebelled against the directives of his society. In a time where individualism was punishable by death, and men lived only for the good of their brothers, Prometh...

Light is a versatile element in literature. When light is used in a setting, it can help to create a certain mood or tone; abundant light creates an airy or bright mood, while darkness creates a dreary or depressing mood. When light is used in a description, it can be used to indirectly describe an ...

In order for a man to have meaning in his life, he must face and overcome many conflicts. Those who do not face these struggles are unable to realize what they are capable of. In Ayn Rand's novel Anthem, the main character Equality 7-2521 battles internal and external conflicts in order to di...