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Essay / Anthem Essay - 563
As we see in many parts of the world, there are dictatorships. We also see a dictatorship in the book “Anthem” by Ayn Rand. People should be equal and never say the word “I”. If one considers oneself as an individual, then one considers it a crime. No one knows who their families are because they were separated at birth. Leaders believe it is better to be separated from one's family because it keeps everyone in the same category. These people are not supposed to have a personality above them who can exert influence other than that of the government. Dictatorial leaders separate children from their parents because this sets boundaries at a young age that cannot be crossed. Leaders know that once a child is born and raised, he or she will have learned ways to act and respond to different situations. Parents teach their children right from wrong and set an example for them. Once a child becomes an adolescent and an adult, he or she normally comes under the influence of his or her parents. This can sometimes be negative if the parents separate, constantly argue or are dependent. If a person is raised in this environment,...