We examined Ayn Rand's writing style and methods of persuasion noting that her philosophy elevates man's reason as the sole means of knowledge while her novel relies on emotional sloganism to advance her argument. Marcos discussed the definition and use of slogans and on the whiteboard placed a number of original dystopian slogans he composed based on the novel's theme and light imagery. I also composed a number of slogans which I placed on the board. Through this exercise, we reviewed the novel's use of light imagery and symbolism as a metaphor for self-acquired individual knowledge. Marcos also persuasively expounded on Rand's belief that collectivism causes societies to technologically regress by citing his experiences in and knowledge of Cuba.Last, I placed on the whiteboard a quote by the Jewish scholar ,Hillel, that ,,in part states "but if I am only for myself who(or what) am I?" We examined this insight as a counterpoint to Rand. For homework, I assigned answering study guide questions on Ch 11 and 12, which will conclude our study of the novel.