Socialism

1 : any of various economic and political theories advocating collective or governmental ownership and administration of the means of production and distribution of goods2 a : a system of society or group living in which there is no private property b : a system or condition of society in which the means of production are owned and controlled by the state

Collectivism

any moral, political, or social outlook, that emphasizes the interdependence of every human in some collective group and the priority of group goals over individual goals

Objectivism

the proper moral purpose of one's life is the pursuit of one's own happiness or rational self-interest

The Psychology of Anthem…

ID EGO Superego

ID

the one of the three divisions of the psyche in psychoanalytic theory that is completely unconscious and is the source of psychic energy derived from instinctual needs and drives

EGO

the self especially as contrasted with another self or the world

the one of the three divisions of the psyche in psychoanalytic theory that serves as the organized conscious mediator between the person and reality especially by functioning both in the perception of and adaptation to reality

Superego

the one of the three divisions of the psyche in psychoanalytic theory that is only partly conscious, represents internalization of parental conscience and the rules of society, and functions to reward and punish through a system of moral attitudes, conscience, and a sense of guilt

In Other Words…

Id: The seat of our impulses Ego: Negotiates with the id, pleases the

superego Superego: Keeps us on the straight and

narrow

The Best Title?

Anthem Ego

Anthem Summation Questions

Trace the evolution of the hero and heroine’s names in this novel. Identify, for each, their three names and explain how and why the names were used.

What other archetypes (character, situations, and images) do you find in the novel Anthem?

Themes,Symbols,and Motifs

Reflect upon your reading of the novel Anthem. What themes and motifs are present in the novel?

Motifs

Dark/light Individuality/Collective Fear Naming

Major Themes

Importance of the Individual Martyrdom The Failure of the Collective The Power of Originality