<p>We</a> the Living Essay Contest ? Ayn Rand Education
NOW OPEN
Deadline: May 5, 2012</p>
<p>FIRST PRIZE: $3,000
5 SECOND PRIZES: $1000
5 THIRD PRIZES: $300
25 FINALISTS: $50
80 SEMIFINALISTS: $25 </p>
<p>Select ONE of the following three topics:
1. How does the discovery by the secret police of one article of clothing in Leo Kovalenskys room set the course for the resolution of the story and the fates of Leo, Andrei Taganov, and Kira Argounova? </p>
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<li><p>We the Living shows that under Communism almost everyone in Russia becomes miserable, including poor people. Some would argue that Communism fails because human nature is not good enough to practice it. Based on the novels events and characters, do you think Ayn Rand would agree or disagree? Explain your answer. </p></li>
<li><p>Through the story of We the Living and the characters of Pavel Syerov, Andrei Taganov, Stepan Timoshenko and Victor Dunaev, what view emerges about the nature of collectivism? </p></li>
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<p>Judging
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 We the Living. </p>
<p>Essay must be no fewer than 700 and no more than 1,500 words in length, and double-spaced.</p>
<p>GOOD LUCK!</p>
<p>Take Care,
Lisa</p>