Something for later, because this is a fascinating discussion, is how would the relationship between Hank and his wife had changed if they had a child? I wonder how it would have affected Hank’s decisions near the end. As much as I love Atlas Shrugged and many of Rand’s other works, she never brings children into the mix, possibly because she never had any of her own and could not describe this relationship from a personal viewpoint. Children do change your world perspective. People love their children unconditionally regardless of how they turn out, and will sacrifice for them without hesitation.
Absolutely. Hold that thought. I want to write on it now but I promised no spoilers... :-(