Are you ready to take a deep dive into one of the most provocative and challenging novels of the 20th century? The Fountainhead Essay Contest is your opportunity to analyze Ayn Rand's classic work, compete with students worldwide, and win incredible prizes, including the prestigious annual grand prize of $25,000!
What is The Fountainhead?
The Fountainhead is a modern classic that follows the journey of Howard Roark, a young, uncompromising architect whose dedication to his creative vision stands in stark contrast to societal expectations. The novel explores powerful themes of individualism, integrity, and the role of ego in human progress, making it a compelling work that continues to inspire debate and analysis.
Contest Details
- Eligibility: Open to middle and high school students worldwide, aged 13 and older.
- Word Count: Essays must be between 800-1,600 words, double-spaced, and written in English.
- Book Length: 694 pages
- Winter Entry Deadline: December 20, 2024
- Prizes: Seasonal winners receive cash prizes, with the chance to advance to compete for the $25,000 annual grand prize.
How It Works
The contest is structured around seasonal entry rounds, with each season featuring a unique essay prompt designed to explore the central themes of The Fountainhead. Each season’s top three essays will be awarded cash prizes, and the first-place essay from each season will advance to the annual grand prize competition.
Winter 2024 Essay Prompt
For the winter round, the prompt challenges you to analyze Ayn Rand's philosophical departure from Friedrich Nietzsche. In the 25th anniversary edition of The Fountainhead, Rand discusses her "profound" disagreement with Nietzsche's worldview. The prompt asks:
How can we see her repudiation of Nietzsche’s worldview illustrated in the story of The Fountainhead? How can the plot be interpreted as illustrating the reasons for which she rejects the Nietzschean ideas she claims to reject? How does Rand’s rejection of Nietzsche’s philosophy relate to the novel’s theme?
In answering, you will need to draw specific examples from the characters’ actions and consequences in the novel to demonstrate Rand’s philosophical stance.
Why Participate?
- Engage with a Classic: Explore the deep philosophical themes in The Fountainhead and challenge yourself with thought-provoking essay prompts.
- Develop Analytical Skills: Hone your ability to think critically and articulate complex ideas, a skill highly valued in both academia and beyond.
- Gain Recognition: Compete on a global stage and have your work evaluated by experts.
- Win Cash Prizes: Seasonal winners and the grand prize winner will receive substantial cash rewards, with a chance to win up to $25,000!
Ready to Compete?
If you are excited to dive into The Fountainhead and share your insights on Rand's thought-provoking novel, this essay contest is for you! Simply fill out the contact form on the contest page to receive more information on how to enter.
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to analyze a literary masterpiece and compete for major prizes! **
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