Atlas Shrugged

by Ayn Rand

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Atlas Shrugged Questions and Answers

In Atlas Shrugged explain how Eddie Willers' friend in the cafeteria & the shadowy man outside Dagny's office add to the novel's suspense.

Why does Roger say that Robin Hood is the man he must destroy in Atlas Shrugged? What is the deeper moral meaning of this claim?

In Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged, who is John Galt? And why is this a relevant question in today's political system?

In Ayn Rand's "Atlas Shrugged," who is John Galt?

What is Atlas Shrugged about?

In Atlas Shrugged, how does Hank's contradictions in his philosophy harm him psychologically and practically?

I don't understand why Francisco pretends to be a playboy as opposed to another character, like a bartender.  What's the significance of the playboy?  

In Part 2, Chapter 3 of Atlas Shrugged, how does the the scene of the broken furnace give Hank insight into Francisco's real character?

What was required to live in Galt's Gulch in Atlas Shrugged?

According to John Galt, selfishness is both moral and practical. Explain what he means by this?