As I continued reading, I was stunned to learn that Dagny
and Rearden have come across an unfinished motor that can seemingly solve all
their problems. This innovative motor would transform and revolutionize every
aspect of the transportation industry. However, they cannot use the motor in
its present form. It needs to be completed by the inventor, who has arbitrarily
disappeared. Dagny is determined to discover the inventor of this motor both
because it is directly in her self-interest as a businesswoman and also because
she believes it will contribute to greater productivity in society, which
indirectly benefits her. The mystery of the motor lying unrecognized on a scrap
heap begs new questions. Who invented it and why did he recklessly abandon the
project?
Also notable is the growing relationship between James
Taggart and Cherryl Brooks, the hero worshipper that believes that James can do
no wrong. She is under the belief that James is responsible for the success and
triumph of the John Galt Line, when in fact, the line flourished despite his
efforts. Though he seems himself as a decent man devoted to the public good,
James is easily swayed by flattery and nearly takes advantage of Cherryl’s
innocence and trust. Does James intend to continue seeing her and if so, for
what purpose?
Meanwhile, the relationship between Dagny and Rearden
continues to develop further as they become increasingly affectionate towards
each other. They are characterized as like-minded individuals, both in pursuit
of their self-interest, and thus morally superior to those around them. However,
Rearden’s infidelity makes their relationship morally questionable in the eyes
of most readers.
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