Blog 4

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Wynand chooses Roark to build his home because he is in love with Roark's purpose and work. Wynand has a particular purpose for building this home, which generally revolves around both a tribute and a protective barrier for Dominique from the rest of society. Wynand finds Roark fitting to do the job because all of his designs are made for a specific purpose, and there is never anything useless in his buildings. Wynand wants every single part of the house to represent and encase Dominique, which he knows Roark will be able to do if given free reign over the plans. In a more symbolised sense, however, it is fitting for Roark to build the tribute to Dominique because he is, indeed, in love with her. Although Wynand loves Dominique, I don't think that at first he realized that it would take someone who shared that with him in order to build what he was asking. The essence of their bond dwells with ideals and perceptions. They are complete opposites, in a sense, but they think alike, as well. While Wynand is after power, Roark is simply after having his work constructed, but both of them see the differences between creators and second-handers. Both of these men are in love with Dominique, and while it is easily apparent to Roark, it was hidden from Wynand. Their bond is only understandable once many of the factors have been brought to attention, but it is very deep and very apparent. While they respect each other, they both have their own intentions and plans to carry those intentions out.6. Roark's design for the Cortlandt Homes is altered because the design went through Keeting, and Webb and Prescott knew that Keeting would be easy to step all over. Keeting has always given in to what others wished of him as to avoid being seen as rebellious or argumentative. Webb and Prescott were not aware that the design was created by Roark, but they stepped in to partner with Keeting and altered the design in order to, in a sense, give it a gilded appearance. The society in which this took place affected the outcome in various ways. The specific area for which the design was made was very poor and declined, hence the building was meant to be low rent and cost efficient. The society did not know the plans, the original design or who it was by, therefore they did not make even a notice when the plans began to change. Roark was away with Wynand at the time, so he could not enforce Keeting to stand up. Although Keeting did make efforts to stop the changes being made, he was ineffective for quite a few reasons. Keeting had never stood up for himself, and this once-in-his-life action probably seemed more like a joke than it did a real request. He had never cared before, so people didn't value his opinion. He had become a failure, so people didn't respect his wishes, judgement or threats.11. Roark is saying that individuals have conquered while second-handers have copied. Independent minds have created things, while dependant minds have simply been praised for making duplicates. He is saying that creators rise to the occasion, while followers copy stuff and expect it to be used even in a time when it is not needed. Roark is an individualist, and every part of his designs carry purpose and dignity, while say, Keeting, for example, always relied on past works and got help in almost everything he was challenged with. Roark's work has purpose and makes sense, while Keeting's work is simply praised because it was praised in the past. 12. Rand makes the point that anything can happen if you have your business in order. From the beginning of the book, Roark was expected to be a failure, but he ended up winning. In various places his work was always recognized and praised, because there were other people that thought like him. She makes the point that if you stick to what you started out with, you can achieve the corresponding goal that you set. Rand makes the point that success can be achieved even in the most heinous situations.Toohey failed at life. While he was a twisted collectivist, he was considered evil throughout the whole book. Toohey manipulated people and looked for power, while Roark used nothing but himself and looked for his buildings to be useful. Toohey was bad, and he lost. Roark was good, and he won. The power of evil can be used to manipulate and hide the truth, but with the power of good comes realizations that show the truth and everything real. Rand makes the point that the power of good is stronger than the negative power of collectivism.

Blog 3

QUESTION #1

Wynand is thinking of suicide because he, in my opinion, hates society, but goes along with it because it would be too difficult to go against it like Roark does. He creates a paper that is corrupt, like society and also because he is corrupt himself.

Dominique saves Wyand because she marries him, and finally makes him happy. He has never been happy before, and now with Dominique, he knows how it truly feels.

QUESTION #2

Dominique arrives just in time to save Wynand. This is because of Toohey. Toohey introduces Wynand to a structure of Dominique, which Wynand falls in love with.

I believe that Toohey did this because he wants Wynand to forget about the paper so he can run it. In my opinion, if it wasn't for Dominique accepting to marry Wynand, he would still control the paper, something that Toohey doesn't want. Wyand worked hard and backstabbed everyone just to release this paper, and now, someone is taking over.

QUESTION #3

Dominique warns Wynand that Toohey is replacing everyone that he appointed and putting people in charge that aren't able. She warns him and he doesn't seem to care.

Dominique is correct in every manner to warn him. She is trying to protect the one that keeps Wynand sane. She knows this, and this is why she warns him.


QUESTION #5

Wynand falls in love with Dominique in this part of the book. Dominique agrees to marry Wynand because in some strange way, he is something like Roark. He is strong and somewhat corrupt in his society. This, in a way, turns her on, like he did when she meet Roark.

Dominique treats Wynand differently than she did Keating. Because he is like Roark, she likes that mystery and strength that she had with Roark, but can get from him also. However, she later realizes that Wynand is nothing like Roark, and apologizes for marrying him.

Fountain Head Blog 1

1.) Explain in detail the reasons for Howard Roark's expulsion from the Stanton Institute of Technology. The Dean states that Roark has "a determined little group of defenders" among the faculty, while other professors "felt it their duty" to vote for his expulsion. Why do the faculty members on each side evaluate Roark and his work so differently?

Howard Roark's work and attitude toward his work is different than everyone else. He refuses to follow the normal tradition. Roark's style and designs go against everything that the Stanton teaches. Some of the faculty members like his work and some dont. The faculty members that dont outweigh the members that do. The Dean says that when Roark matures he can attend Stanton again. He then leaves and thinks about how he doesnt understand people like the Dean.

2.) At the end of Chapter One, Roark comprehends that there is a fundamental difference between his approach to life and the Dean's. Roark understands his own, but not that of the Dean and those like him. He recognizes that there is a principle that explains the difference, which he calls the "principle behind the Dean." Based on subsequent events of the story, explain the "principle behind the Dean."

I think that The Dean is afraid of anything that he is not accustomed to. I think that Roark is somewhat a visionary and that he is not afraid to expand his horizon and try things people are not used to.

3.) Peter Keating graduates as valedictorian from the Stanton Institute of Technology. Does this mean that he is an outstanding architectural student? By what methods did he get such high grades? What does this say regarding his moral character?

No he was not outstanding. In a sense he was just doing what he needed to do to get by. He was good at following what the teacher said and doing what he was told. This was really the only thing that he could do.

4.) Keating goes to work for Guy Francon, the most successful and prestigious architect in the country. What are the methods by which Francon has achieved commercial success? Does he have anything in common with Keating? In what ways do they both differ from Roark?

Francon and Keating are very alike. Francon takes credit for work that isnt his. Keating is the EXACT opposite is Roark. Everything that Keating isnt Roark is.

5.) Roark gains employment with Henry Cameron. Cameron, though a genius, is a commercial failure. Why has society rejected his work? Why does Roark nevertheless revere him? What qualities do Roark and Cameron share in common? What is the fundamental difference between them and Francon and Keating?

Because of Cameron's social status, he is not as respected as he once was. Roark and Cameron are very similar. It seems as if both of them care more about there buildings than the people they are buildinig them for.

Blog 5

1.
The Uncharted Forest symbolizes freedom and everything Anthem doesnt stand for. Here is the boundary between bondage and freedom. It seperates how the world is and how it used to be. The forest shows how a persons thoughts, ideas, and mindset can change just by leaving and moving away from what they are used to.

2.
The house from the Unmentionable Times is your modern everyday house that we live in. It had clothes and curtains and beds from where 2 people had been living there. They found it strange simply because it was something they had never seen before.

5.
I think he was simply trying to tell him(not actually tell him) about the Unspeakable Word and what it represents.

Blog 4

1.
Anthem is set in a time were there is no "I" and everyone is told exactly what to do and when to do it. They live in a somewhat communistic society. To me there seems to be no way to express yourself without being told to do so. It also seems that everything is ran by different councils, so choosing what you want do is not possible. The amount of social and technological interaction is very low. They are forbidden to have friends and Equality rediscovered the lightbulb, meaning they must be low on the totem pole as far as that goes. I would never want to live in a society like that, simply because of the low social interaction and freedom.

2.
This novel takes place well in the future, simply because of how Equality rediscovered the lightbulb and that it was all left behind in a deserted area from the Unmentionable Times. Its very obvious that these times would either be our past or present.

3.
In chapter 3, Equality 7-2521 rediscovers the lightbulb and electricity. This could aid the society by teaching them more about technology. It could help them because more inventions could be made from his discovery. They could increase their entire quality of living with this discovery.

4. I would say that a teacher would be glad that I have his curse. I beleive that in his society thinking for yourself would be taboo. He was pretty much taught not think and that he was just made to sweep streets.

A.
If everything were replaced with I there would be some lonely and crazed people. Nobody would care about other people. There would be no reason to progress, just only to survive. I feel that If everyone became like this that the world would simply come to an end and things would cease to exist

C.
The names given to the characters are not normal. To me they seem to reflect the thought of the names. I think that these names are used to show how they are grouped

D.
I think the word would be something like individual or self. The society in the book would not like a the thought or ideal of this word being used. I think the word would be punishable by law simply because of what it means. Also the people may realize that society doesnt really have to be grouped.

Blog 2

A.

I dont think that a supercomputer could control anything. I beleive that it would be pointless to have a computer that had access to resources and supplies could do anything without a human being exexute the actions. I dont think that supercomputers could rule or control anything and that people would not allow this to happen.

B. I beleive that she dislikes groups or organizations. I think that she feels that a individual could accomplish more because alone you dont worry about others opinions. I beleive the possibilities that she is talking about are succeding at something. I completely agree with Rand on this.

D. Individualism, in my opinion means that a person can "make it" if he or she applies themselves and work hard. I think that this goes hand in hand with freedom. Rand's definition of individualism clashes with my definition. To me her definition means to stand alone. I feel that everyone needs someone elses help every now and then.