Hank demonstrates his strongest, most devoted act of love
towards Dagny when he signs his patents over to Ferris. Just as it has been
since the beginning of the book, Dagny and Hank’s love story is what stands out
the most to me when reading “Atlas Shrugged.” Call it cheesy or mindless, but
this is pretty much the only aspect of the book that I enjoy reading about; the
rest is just business and chaos that becomes redundant throughout the novel.
When Hank finds out that his mistake of keeping his affair with Dagny a secret might ruin her reputation and career, he does not hesitate to give up his beloved business that he has been working hard to grow for many years. Hank first refuses to hand his patents over, as he does not agree with the Directive, but the minute Dagny’s name is brought into the conversation, and her career is threatened, Hank changes his mind and does whatever he has to do to keep her safe. It is clear, in this scene, that Hank is in love with Dagny, and that he has been all along. Both the audience and Hank learn that Hank truly cares about Dagny, that he is willing to risk himself for her, and that he takes responsibility for the errors he committed in hiding their relationship from the world.
The looters struck again, giving Hank yet another piece of evidence that shows that they prey on the good morals of industrialists and take advantage of them. He refuses to take part in their actions, and because of this, as well, he hands his company to Ferris. He realizes that his dishonesty regarding Dagny caused him to be in the position he is in, and takes full responsibility for it.
When Hank finds out that his mistake of keeping his affair with Dagny a secret might ruin her reputation and career, he does not hesitate to give up his beloved business that he has been working hard to grow for many years. Hank first refuses to hand his patents over, as he does not agree with the Directive, but the minute Dagny’s name is brought into the conversation, and her career is threatened, Hank changes his mind and does whatever he has to do to keep her safe. It is clear, in this scene, that Hank is in love with Dagny, and that he has been all along. Both the audience and Hank learn that Hank truly cares about Dagny, that he is willing to risk himself for her, and that he takes responsibility for the errors he committed in hiding their relationship from the world.
The looters struck again, giving Hank yet another piece of evidence that shows that they prey on the good morals of industrialists and take advantage of them. He refuses to take part in their actions, and because of this, as well, he hands his company to Ferris. He realizes that his dishonesty regarding Dagny caused him to be in the position he is in, and takes full responsibility for it.
"Hank demonstrates his strongest, most devoted act of love towards Dagny when he signs his patents over to Ferris. Just as it has been since the beginning of the book, Dagny and Hank’s love story is what stands out the most to me when reading “Atlas Shrugged.” Call it cheesy or mindless, but this is pretty much the only aspect of the book that I enjoy reading about; the rest is just business and chaos that becomes redundant throughout the novel"
ReplyDeleteIf you knew anything about the author you would realize the book is not just a love story or just redundant business stuff, it's about the dangers of socialism on a society. It sounds like to me maybe you watched the movie to get out of reading the book, but I may be wrong about that.