Dagny Taggart

Dagny Taggart is a central character in Ayn Rand's novel "Atlas Shrugged," published in 1957. She is a determined and competent railroad executive who embodies Rand's philosophy of individualism and capitalism. Dagny struggles to maintain her family's business, Taggart Transcontinental, amidst government overreach and societal decay. Her character represents the fight against mediocrity and the importance of personal responsibility, innovation, and the pursuit of excellence. Through Dagny, Rand explores themes of the power of the individual and the consequences of a collectivist society.