In We the Living, Ayn Rand describes a girl's battle against Soviet Russia and the struggle to remain settled in a compliant society. Although some believe that communism has a noble concept, Rand argues otherwise throughout her novel. Ayn Rand argues in We the Living that the theory of communism is inherently evil by demonstrating its failure to implement, corruption within the party, and embodying the very argument with Kira Argounova. Ayn Rand describes the extent of corruption within the communist party and eliminates the possibility of the applicable aspect. The main example of corruption illustrated by Rand is that of the influential party leader, Pavel Syerov. Syerov's involvement in the speculation demonstrates the Party's lack of devotion to their cause, as he remains involved in "Club" meetings (Ayn Rand 287). Rand's use of Syerov's “dedication” to the Party shows the corruption and mistakes of communism and its members. Rand expands this view of corruption by incorporating GPU corruption, the most legalistic area of ​​communism. After Andrei Tagonov shows his evidence to the GPU, the officers explain that Syerov cannot be exposed because "the name of a party member must be kept away from any connection with a case of counter-revolutionary speculation" (Rand 392). Rand uses government corruption and the façade of loyalty to describe the extent to which communists forced smiles and quotes onto their faces and lips. Rand's final argument against communism in practice reveals the hatred and deception involved in gaining Party membership and favor. When Victor Dunaev betrays his sister to the GPU, he is motivated to receive a reward for loyalty to the Party (Rand 339). This heinous act represents…half of the card…gives her life as she tries to continue living for herself rather than the state. She grasps the only concept that opposes communism and dies victorious: “Life undefeated, existed and could exist” (Rand 464). Rand's beliefs spill onto the page while Kira's beliefs are passionately embodied in readers. Rand's ultimate beliefs, which opposes communism, are embodied in Kira Argounova and destroy any pretense of sympathizing with communist theory. Ayn Rand destroys any ideal that claims communism is a "noble" theory. It demonstrates its complete failure in practice, reveals the impossibility of a firm belief towards communism, and embodies its own beliefs in its main character. Rand, with the very essence of her being, opposes communist ideals. Work Cited Rand, Ayn. We the Living. 60th anniversary edition. New York, NY: Signet, 1995. Print.