[INDIVIDUALITY AND SELF DISCOVERY]

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Abstract

Individualism is the moral, political philosophy, ideology, or social point of view that emphasizes "the moral dignity of the individual ". Individualists promote the exercise of their own goals and desires and as the independence and self-sufficiency while opposing most external interventions on personal choices, whether social, state, or any other group or institution. On the opposite side we find the collectivism. In this study we try to explore the concept of individuality and self-discovery in a holistic context. The main focus of the research is on analysing the two concepts in the context of literature. For this purpose Ayn Rand's novel “The Anthem” and the George Orwell's 1984 is taken to be studied. The research also analyzes many aspects of the individuality and self-discovery in a human being.

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION1

1.1 Problem Statement1

1.2 Outline of the Study1

1.3 Research Aims and Objectives2

1.4 Research Question3

1.5 Rationale3

CHAPTER 2 LITERATURE REVIEW4

2.1 Individualism4

2.2 Self Discovery5

2.3 Analysis of Ayn Rand's 'Anthem'7

2.4 George Orwell's 198411

CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY16

3.1 Research Design16

3.2 Research Method17

3.3 Data Analysis17

3.4 Data Collection Method17

CHAPTER 4: DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS20

CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION22

REFERENCES23

Chapter 1: Introduction

1.1 Problem Statement

The main problem at hand is to conduct a secondary research on the individuality and self discovery in literary perspective. The concepts being studied in this research will be examined under the perspectives mentioned in the 'Anthem' by Ayn Rands. The entire study will be based on the analysis of the two terminologies in context with the literature publications of several authors and their views regarding the prevalence of these thoughts and prevalence of these concepts.

1.2 Outline of the Study

Individualism is the moral, political philosophy, ideology, or social point of view that emphasizes "the moral dignity of the individual ". Individualists promote the exercise of their own goals and desires and as the independence and self-sufficiency while opposing most external interventions on personal choices, whether social, state, or any other group or institution. On the opposite side we find the collectivism.

In the history of the human being's existence, one of the most commonly asked question is “Who am I?" This question provides the direction to the thirst for the quest of the Self. This quest can possibly take the time of the life or even longer, in order to fulfill and take a proper shape. One of the ways of self-discovery exists when the people adopt the ways of surroundings for the purpose of discovering themselves with the help of the things existing around them. However, in the course of observing the environment around them, the people may not be able to find themselves; they may rather establish their self and identity. However, this path might not be the mere way for the people ...