Perhaps there are many reasons why people should read Anthem, but perhaps there are none. Anthem will make readers contemplate the way our world is run. We know from history how corrupt governments and people have been, so what would lead us to believe that it will be any different in the future..or even now? Can we trust everything the media, government, and even our closest friends throw at us? Anthem will give you a whole new perspective on individuality and how important it is and that we do not take it for granted. It allows us to see the effects of brainwashing by a powerful “government” per say. It allows us to appreciate our individuality and that, “we” comes second behind “I.” It allows us to make sure we never let people in power overtake our minds into thinking not only that we do not have individuality, but that we do not have the choice to make decisions on our own. Anthem is a necessary read, not only to appreciate individuality, but to recognize the sometimes over extensive power governments hold in our world today.
What a powerful post calling us to understand and question power. I have enjoyed your work and watching you contemplate the ideas in your reading. Thank you!
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