It seems clear now that John Galt should not be regarded as
someone or something bad. To Dagny, John Galt represents the benefits of
individuality and the prosperity it brings; the John Galt line is the
vindication for Dagny’s self-interest and drive for wealth. By creating her own
company and leaving Taggart Transcontinental, Dagny is making herself more
unique; she does not need the support of public opinion or the criticism of it
either. To Dagny, the only one who needs to be correct is herself, and by trusting
herself, she is able to succeed in creating the first railroad made entirely of
Rearden metal.
The difference between Dagny and her brother is that she is
completely self-sufficient, she is perfectly capable and willing to make her
own decisions and she only needs her motivation to succeed. James Taggart, on
the other hand, is short-sighted and paralyzed by the people, he is unable to
make choices for Taggart Transcontinental unless he believes he has the support
of everyone involved. To Rand, this represents the superiority of the
individual over the group. This shows that individuality is an important
quality to Ayn Rand and that she values the fact that people are not all the
same.
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