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Program

Anthem Essay Contest
Organization

Ayn Rand Institute
Opportunity Type

Scholarship
About the Program

Essays will be judged on both style and content. Judges will look for writing that is clear, articulate and logically organized. Winning essays must demonstrate an outstanding grasp of the philosophic meaning of Anthem.
Application Deadline

March 20, 2024
Application Website

essaycontest.aynrandnovels.org/Anthem

Program Benefits

Scholarship Amount
 $30-$2,000
Renewable?

No
Additional Details

Select ONE of the following three topics:

  1. In many real and fictionalized totalitarian societies, children live apart from their families. Why would dictatorial leaders enforce this living arrangement?
  2. In the final chapter of Anthem, Prometheus writes that he now understands “why the best in me had been my sins and my transgressions; and why I had never felt guilt in my sins.” What has Prometheus come to understand about himself? Why does his society regard the “best in him” as sinful?
  3. Prometheus writes: “The secrets of this earth are not for all men to see, but only for those who will seek them.” (Chapter 3) Why does he think that the secrets of this earth are not for all men to see? If he thinks this, why does he decide to show his glass box to the World Council of Scholars? How do these issues relate to the theme of the novel?

Requirements

Description
  • No application is required. Contest is open to students worldwide.
  • Entrant must be in the 8th, 9th or 10th grade.
  • One entry per student.
  • Employees of the Ayn Rand Institute, its board of directors and their immediate family members are not eligible for this contest.
  • Past first place winners are not eligible for this contest.
Open to residents of:
 National - All 50 States
Open to students attending school in:
 National - All 50 States
Year in School
  • 8th Grade
  • 9th Grade
  • 10th Grade
Citizenship
  • Citizenship status not considered
Other Details
  • Merit-based
Contact

info@aynrandnovels.com
Last Modified Date
 December 18, 2014