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Atlas Shrugged
Ayn Rand
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Summary
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Summary & Analysis
Part One, Chapters I–II
Part One, Chapters III–IV
Part One, Chapters V–VI
Part One, Chapters VII–VIII
Part One, Chapters IX–X
Part Two, Chapters I–II
Part Two, Chapters III–IV
Part Two, Chapters V–VI
Part Two, Chapters VII–VIII
Part Two, Chapters IX–X
Part Three, Chapters I–II
Part Three, Chapters III–IV
Part Three, Chapters V–VI
Part Three, Chapters VII–VIII
Part Three: Chapters IX–X
Characters
Character List
John Galt
Dagny Taggart
James (Jim) Taggart
Hank Rearden
Francisco d’Anconia
Main Ideas
Themes
Motifs
Symbols
Key Facts
Quotes
Important Quotes Explained
Further Study
Context
Full Book Quiz
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Context
Plot Overview
Character List
Analysis of Major Characters
Themes, Motifs & Symbols
Part One, Chapters 1-2
Part One, Chapters 3-4
Part One, Chapters 5-6
Part One, Chapters 7-8
Part One, Chapters 9-10
Part Two, Chapters 1-2
Part Two, Chapters 3-4
Part Two, Chapters 5-6
Part Two, Chapters 7-8
Part Two, Chapters 9-10
Part Three, Chapters 1-2
Part Three, Chapters 3-4
Part Three, Chapters 5-6
Part Three, Chapters 7-8
Part Three: Chapters 9-10
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Themes, Motifs & Symbols Quiz
Further Study
Themes, Motifs & Symbols Quiz
1
of 5
Which character most clearly embodies the rejection of the mind-body dichotomy?
Dr. Stadler
Rearden
Dagny
Lillian
2
of 5
Within the context of the novel, what is the motor that drives the world?
The working class
The rational mind
Geopolitical leaders
Care for fellow humans
3
of 5
What is the symbol in the town square of the strikers?
Dollar sign
Skull
Fist
Eagle
4
of 5
What does Lilian think Rearden's bracelet represents?
His love
His accomplishment
Her bondage
Her control
5
of 5
Within the context of the novel, who does Atlas represent?
Abused laborers
World leaders
The unemployed
Exploited industrialists
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