As Natalie will be writing a critique of Ayn Rand's "Anthem" when we complete the book, I provided some areas of inquiry she should keep in mind while reading, as well as some supplemental material from the back of the book explaining Ayn Rand's view on capitalism and the mixed economy. Natalie completed reading chapter 2 and answered the study guide questions which we reviewed and discussed. Natalie's work reflects a good understanding of the novel and its themes. For homework due on Tuesday, I assigned reading chapters 3 and 4, and answering accompanying questions from the study guide. Natalie's final essay on the abandonment of the gold standard is also due on Tuesday.