How did Ayn Rand decide to portray the clash between individualism and totalitarianism in this story?
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How did Ayn Rand decide to portray the clash between individualism and totalitarianism in this story?
Did anyone else feel conflicted about the characters' decisions, especially given the political climate of the story?
What do you think led to the decision to set the story in post-revolutionary Russia?