Students of Class 12, College Undergraduates, and Graduate Students can participate in this essay writing contest.
Entry Deadline: October 24, 2014
Prizes:
FIRST PRIZE: $10,000
3 SECOND PRIZES: $2,000
5 THIRD PRIZES: $1,000
25 FINALISTS: $100
50 SEMIFINALISTS: $50
Topics:
- Students need to select any one of the following topics and prepare an essay not less than 800 words and not more than 1600 words.
In the novel, James Taggart’s first words are “Don’t bother me, don’t bother me, don’t bother me.” Why is this significant? How do his first words relate to his thoughts and actions throughout the novel? - At Hank Rearden’s wedding anniversary party, a guest says “Isn’t it odd? When a politician or a movie star retires, we read front page stories about it. But when a philosopher retires, people do not even notice it.” To which, Francisco D’Anconia replies, “They do, eventually.” What does Francisco mean? How does his answer relate to the theme of the novel?
- Explain Ragnar Danneskjold’s statement that Robin Hood is the one man he is out to destroy. What is the deeper moral meaning of his claim?
The winning applicant will be judged on both style and content. Judges will look for writing that is clear, articulate and logically organized. The Contest is open to students worldwide.
Essay must be solely the work of the entrant. Plagiarism will result in disqualification.
Winners, finalists, semi-finalists and all other participants will be notified via e-mail by December 20, 2014.
For more details and guidelines of the contest: http://essaycontest.aynrandnovels.com/AtlasShrugged.aspx
The essays can be submitted online or send by post to:
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
The Ayn Rand Institute
P.O. Box 57044
Irvine, CA 92619-7044