Ayn Rand did a quality job of having her readers feel connected to a character that lacked human emotion. D-503 lived in a society of oppression, yet her writing style let the readers see into the thoughts and ideas of a man that only experienced life through restrictions. Breaking off in mid sentence was seen frequently throughout the novel, and it was just another method for the readers to look beyond the writing. The further one got into the book, the easier it was to replace D-503's position with their own. Rand enabled her readers to think like D-503, and somewhat anticipate how he would feel in certain situations.
When D-503 breaks off in his writing, it is as though he is censoring himself; however, the point and message he was trying to portray is readily revealed. By him not saying anything, he is actually saying more and exposing more about himself.
D-503 is not a conventional hero. However, Ayn Rand makes it work, and through her writing methods and structure it further aids the reader in connecting with a character that originally lacks all qualities that embody a true person.
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