Allegory

An allegory is a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, especially a moral or political one. An allegory is a powerful way to represent an idea because it is easier to understand than giving the actual meaning. If one can understand how the allegory represents an idea, then the idea itself becomes clearer. The animals represent actual people in the Russian Revolution; the events that occur in the book also relate to the events of the Russian Revolution. If one can find the links between the two, then the Russian Revolution can be understood better. Without the allegory, the importance of the Russian Revolution and the people involved in it would be more difficult to understand.

Exploratory Writing

I would disagree with Squealer's reasoning. Napoleon would not let the animals think for themselves, as shown with Snowball. He had his dogs chase Snowball out of the farm, which shows that he did not want the animals to support Snowball. Since Snowball has left, the animals must listen to Napoleon. Squealer also said that the animals may make the wrong decisions. If I were one of the animals, I would think that even if I did make a mistake, one of the other animals would correct it. Even if I get knocked down, an animal can still help me get up. I can rely on the other animals to keep me on the right path. I do not need an animal to make my decisions for me. I make my own decisions. In other words, the animals should be free to make their own decisions, and the animals should decide what they want to do.

The Qualities of a Good Leader

Intelligence should not be the primary qualification for leadership. Although it is important, it is not necessary to be a good leader. A good leader leads with the opinions of the people being led. A good leader should be able to communicate and express ideas. Being able to listen to others is also a necessary skill. My group selected a leader with these qualities. We mainly focused on communication skills and creativity. The leader should make sure that everything goes well and takes responsibility if something goes wrong.