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SparkNotes: Atlas Shrugged

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Summary

Full Title: SparkNotes: Atlas Shrugged Author(s): Anne Williams Year Published: 2003 Publisher: Spark Publishing Publication Type: Commercial ISBN: 1-58663-821-1 (paperback) Description: This volume is one of three entries for Rand novels in this series of study guides. This paricular guide covers Rand's fourth and final novel, Atlas Shrugged.

Contents

• Context
• Plot Overview
• Character List
• Analysis of Major Characters
  • John Galt
  • Dagny Taggart
  • James (Jim) Taggart
  • Hank Rearden
  • Francisco D'Anconia
• Themes, Motifs & Symbols
  • The Importance of the Mind
  • The Evils of Collectivism
  • The Need to Integrate the Mind and Body
  • Rhetorical Questions
  • Motive Power
  • Bridges
  • The Sign of the Dollar
  • The Bracelet
  • Wyatt's Torch
  • Atlas
• 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
• Important Quotations Explained
• Key Facts
• Study Questions & Essay Topics
  • Study Questions
  • Suggested Essay Topics
• Review & Resources
  • Quiz
  • Suggestions for Further Reading

Related Links

• More information about Atlas Shrugged from the ORC
• Book Homepage

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