Final answer:
The correct answer is option c. In Ayn Rand's novel 'Anthem', the rules and expectations of society in Chapter 1 can be paralleled to the society's constitution, as they outline the fundamental principles and laws that govern and control the behavior of its citizens.
Step-by-step explanation:
In Ayn Rand's novel Anthem, the society's rules and expectations detailed in Chapter 1 may be viewed as the society's constitution. This list of rules is not a poem, nor is it a proclamation in the traditional sense. It is not simply a manifesto either, although it does have qualities of a dogmatic declaration. Instead, these rules and expectations function similarly to a constitution as they provide the fundamental principles that govern the society and dictate the behavior of its citizens.
Importantly, this list defines the collectivist nature of the society, emphasizing the group over the individual. It mandates strict adherence to these principles, much like a constitution lays the framework for the legal and governmental structure within a country. For example, in the society of Anthem, the word 'I' is banned to promote collectivism, which is a constituent rule – a foundational element like those found in a constitution.
The distinction between a constitution and other similar documents like a manifesto or proclamation is that a constitution is a system of fundamental principles according to which a nation, state, corporation, or the like, is governed. The rules in Anthem serve this exact purpose for the fictional society, thus making a 'constitution' the correct answer.