Fountainhead

1.) Explain in detail the reasons for Howard Roark's expulsion from the Stanton Institute of Technology. The Dean states that Roark has "a determined little group of defenders" among the faculty, while other professors "felt it their duty" to vote for his expulsion. Why do the faculty members on each side evaluate Roark and his work so differently?-I believe that Howard Roark was expelled from Stanton simply because his work was different. It had meaning and one could tell that he actually enjoyed architecture. When the Dean asked Roark to come back, he stated that he wanted things done his way. He didn’t want to follow a set agenda or rules per say.
3.) Peter Keating graduates as valedictorian from the Stanton Institute of Technology. Does this mean that he is an outstanding architectural student? By what methods did he get such high grades? What does this say regarding his moral character?-Not by any means does Peter Keating graduating from SIT as the Valedictorian signify that he is an outstanding architect. He copied his way through school. The only reason he got and kept good grades is because he kissed the professor’s asses and gave them EXACTLY what they wanted. None of his ideas were original. This shows that he isn’t an independent thinker or worker. His characters shows that he is a dishonest person.
4.) Keating goes to work for Guy Francon, the most successful and prestigious architect in the country. What are the methods by which Francon has achieved commercial success? Does he have anything in common with Keating? In what ways do they both differ from Roark?-He has achieved such success by getting others to do the work and himself take the credit. He and Keating both use others to boost their ego. They differ from Roark in many ways. Roark is an original artist. He creates his own work. Francon and Keating do exactly the opposite. They get others to do their work and take credit.
6.) Citing specifics from the story, describe the means by which Keating seeks to rise to the top of Francon's firm? Explain the meaning of Keating's methods. Why do they work at Francon's? Would Keating's methods work similarly well at Cameron's? Why?-Keating is looking after himself and himself only. He ratted Stengel out and caused him to get fired. After he was fired, Keating was promoted. It was easy for Keating to takeover at Francon’s office. However, this wouldn’t have happened at Cameron’s office. Cameron is strict.
7.) Though Keating often leaves Catherine Halsey waiting weeks for him to call, the author makes it clear that Catherine is special to him. How does the author show Keating's love for Catherine? In contrast to Keating's motive for pursuing his other values (in work, for e.g.), what personal significance does his relationship with Catherine have? What fate will befall Peter if he betrays his love for her?