To all of you who have commented below, good job! Time for another go, this time using the second strategy on the list we made in class.
Use the strategy to teach yourself (and us) something about Chapter 5.
Again, write seven to ten sentences.
At the top of your entry, provide your name, section number, and the strategy you are using this time.
Kenny Le
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Connecting the Story to your Life
In chapter V of Animal Farm, there were many factors that could be connected to my life. The first process that I would undertake would be to choose a character, object, or event that reminds me of something that is relevant to my life. Afterwards I would compare and contrast the part of the story that is relevant to my life. Following comparing and contrasting would be to finally linking the similarities and differences to the subject pertaining to the matter and my life. By linking the similarities and differences between the subject and my life I can view the subject as something more realistic and tangible than just reading a book.
In chapter V, Mollie reminds me of a close friend based upon her actions which stated."As winter drew on, Mollie became more and more troublesome. She was late for work every morning and excused herself by saying that she had overslept, and she complained of mysterious pains, although her appetite was excellent". The statement reminds me of my friend because my friend also become troublesome but usually towards when summer starts because summer vacation is slowly approaching. My friend is usually always late every morning as well and makes up random excuses for his tardiness. Both Mollie and my friend become troublesome near the beginning of a season, always coming late, and always making excuses. But Mollie and my friend starts to become troublesome at a different time of the year. Therefore I can view Mollie almost like my friend and truly a part of my life rather than just a fictional character in a book.
Chapter V-Connecting the story to your own life
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Wile reading chapter V i tried to use the skill where you connect the story to your own life. Although, none of the events have actually occurred in my life, i imagined what i would do IF it were part of my life. I could connect myself to Napoleon. Napoleon is one leader who is trying to get rid of another(snowball). I can connect to this in that I've had experiences in the past where i would fight with someone close over something very small. Also, I remember one time, a while back, I wrote an essay for a class and had forgotten to put my name on it. One of my close friends who had forgotten to write his took my essay from my hands, wrote his name on it and handed it in. I ended up not being friends with him anymore, but i can kind of feel the emotions going through Napoleons little pig brain when he pees on the documents. And thats the whole point with connecting to the story, it allows the reader to feel the emotions which are otherwise hidden when reading a rather dull book.
Emily Olivencia
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“Connecting the Story to your life”
Connecting the story to my own life was an extremely easy task, to a certain extent; I would even consider it borderline fun. I, personally, was able to identify with Snowball in terms of feeling a bit undermined when a “better” public speaker enters the room; it’s disenchanting, to say the least. I connected with Snowball simply because he was often undermined by Napoleon because Napoleon’s eloquence in orating was very convincing, regardless of the subject matter, much to Snowball’s dismay. I frequently feel undermined in public settings and/or pubic orating matters because my voice may not be as passionate as another’s. In terms of helping me understand the story, I believe this tactic was rather beneficial and slightly enjoyable. Paired with previous background knowledge provided in class on Communism and basic historical background, Animal Farm is fairly easy to follow, these strategies, such as connecting the story to your life, just make it more enjoyable. Thus far, the reading is going quite well.
Zakiya Fitzgerald
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I feel I can relate to how Mollie was feeling during the end of chapter four and the begining of chapter five. During the battle of cowshed, there was so much commotion going on and Mollie didn't want to be part of it,she just wanted to go away and be by herself. Mollie feels traped because she i s expected to be a certain way,to hate humans,to do the daily routine. Mollie feels like she is being forced to be someone she doesn't want to be. Then when one of mr. Pilington's men starts to treat Mollie nicely,stroking her nose and feeding her sugar and giving her ribbons,she finally feels a bit of relief from the crazy life of rebellion. when the annimals noticed this they didn't like it,to them,Mollie was being a trator. I often feel traped like Mollie,like I am supposed to be a certain way to please the people around me.
Emily shamshak
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relating story to another
The book that i think you can relate Animal farm to is the book the lord of the flies. Why i think you can relates these two books is the similarites between them. In the lord of the flies its about these boys who find themselves trapped on an island after a plan crash.There they try to do there best finding a way to get off the island but sooon it turns into a battle between two boys Raplh and Jack. Ralph is just trying to get off the island and not die. Jack on the other hand wants all the power and be able to controll everything. This relates to chaper five in animal farm because there is a great debate between snowball and nepolian over wiether they should build a windmill or not. In this situation i think ralph and nepoleain have similarites and jack and snowball have simmilarites. Why is becasue nepolian dosent want to be wasteing there time and energy on this windmill is its not going to do anyone any good. Ralph in the lord of the flies has the same kind of mentalaity when jack is worried about who is doing what and who is stronger all ralph is worring about is being practical and getting off the island and getting food. so as you can see you can draw many similarites between the lord of the flies and animal farm.
Chapter 5 offered several moments which I was able to make a connection between the characters and my own life. The sheep, Mollie, could never have followed the other animals' intentions of working and rebelling against the humans. Mollie is in a position where she feels that she rather go to the place where her treatment would be "welcomed". But she feels isolated as the animals expected her to do what she doesn't have the mind for. In ways, I can see from what she is experiencing. She feels that she somehow does not fit with the animals around her and sees that other places offer her more. In my past, I felt that the people I used to be around weren't those whom I can relate to and I feel that isolation and I wanted to find a more suited crowd to be with. In the end, Mollie came to the place she thought that would accept her.
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ReplyDeletewhen nepolian and snowball keep diagreeing on every decision they make, more and more, i can see, if this chapter in animal farm was a movie, the god's eye view looking over snowball and nepolian after they have had a dispute. i can see this because they are in the hands of fate as they discuss everyon elses futures. at the same time, they're putting themselves in the hands of fate. then, when the whole farm is divided between the decisions of these two 'leaders" i see a wide pan shot showing both sides of the farm facing eachother, and the camera just looking from side to side
Elaine Marton
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Chapter 5 Response
After reading chapter five I can honestly say that I have no relations to the characters or events that occurred. From reading this chapter, however, I was able to get a better grasp of the constant disagreement between the two "leaders" of Animal Farm. The constant argument of Nepolean and Snowball reminds me of two great leaders from Lord Of the Flies. Ralph and Jack, characters of Lord of the Flies, constantly fought over leadership of the group. Jack showed great leadership in his man power and being able to convey others into following him. Ralph, on the other hand, showed his leadership in his brain power and trying to create a better environment for the group. Snowball shows that he is a better speaker and debater, whereas Nepolean can get better support in meetings. Although all these characters clear review an attributes of leadership, they rather fight with each other than work together to make it easier for the others.
Xinli Huang
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"Comparison"
In chapter 5 of animal Farm an dispute happened between Napoleon and Snowball about the windmill. The debate caused unity of the animals to divide and the animals had no idea what to do. The results were that Napoleon used his "police" puppies and he chased Snowball away. After the expulsion of Snowball, Napoleon changed his mind about the windmill but he however now said that the windmill was his idea. This event can be compared to Caesar's story, Caesar was consul at first and he was suppose to share the power. However he used his military influences and took total control of the government and he become a dictator much like what Napoleon did. Napoleon's actions represents many of those known dictators in the world.
Ben Haideri
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Topic: “Connecting the book to real world”
Chapter five of Animal Farm was very important in regards to the building of conflicts between the animals in the farm. In chapter five, two “parties” are created, one being the Napoleon party, and the other is the Snowball party. In the book, the narration says: “(the animals) could not make up their minds which was right; indeed, they always found themselves in agreement with the one who was speaking at the moment”. The quote is important because I have noticed that groups of people in real life also are constantly changing their ideas “based on the direction of the wind”. This quote regarding the animals not being able to make decisions is important in foreshadowing. I know that the inability to make decisions is going to be a problem because whenever people switch their support back and forth, they can’t get anything done, which I have a feeling will be the case with the animals. A very good example of this is with Congress in America. In Congress, there are two main parties and have a hard time coming up with decisions, and it would be even worse if animals that took all decisions very personally and also were not educated made the decisions. Through reading this chapter, I have been reminded that people who have only one leader seem to have no real difference in opinion or are unable to express opinions which can cause large amounts of problems.
Lesley Liu
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relating this story to another one
I can relate chapter 5 to Julius Caesar. This relates to Julius Caesar because Snowball makes a speech about how he wants to make a windmill in the farm. He takes control of all the other animals and is like a dictator. Napoleon and Snowball are both the "dictators" of the farm when they want a communism. Caesar was suppose to share the power that he had but ended up taking all the power and ruling Rome. Caesar gave a passionate speech to Rome and so did Snowball to all the other animals. Snowball "inspires" all the other animals about electricity and Caesar told the people that he will conquer all of Europe for Rome.
Ashley Janvier, section 5
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As i read chapter five, the scene where Mollie was denying that one of Mr. Pilkington's man was petting her.. Mollie is probably thinking of how things were. I can relate to that because I do too sit down and reflect on past times and situations. Another eample where I can relate to this story, when Snowball and Napoleon couldnt agree on anything. Past friendships that I've had, make me think of the 'competition' between Snowball and Napoleon. Only difference is that i didnt try to get rid of them.. things just didnt work out. Napoleon brought in dogs to get rid of Snowball, then take over. The idea that Snowball cam up with to build the windmill machines, after Napoleon got rid of him, he then told the other animals that it was his idea all along. I dont know if the animals believe Napoleon but I dont.
Chedeline Viljean
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"Connecting the book to real world"
Chapter Five of the Animal Farm seems like the breaking point from Animalism into the dictatorship of the pigs. The event seems to say that nothing can really assure the equalness of everyone. Just like animalsim, the plan for communism resulted into dictorship under one person. Another connection to the world is the relationship between Napoleon and Snowball. Every time someone wants to move forward or has a great development that would benefit the society, there is always an opponent. Someone always want to take the glory or push the person down. I am sure many people has an experience similar with either party.
Hanh Nguyen
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Make connections from the book to real life
Chapter five of "Animal Farm" was mostly on making improvements on the farm. Napoleon and Snowball are at it again with arguments. Napoleon and Snowball's situation almost seems as if it was political. They are always in arguments and disapproving each others' ideas for Animal Farm. The animals were influenced under the slogans, "Vote for Snowball and the three-day week" and "Vote for Napoleon and the full manger". The animals are divided over two sides. Napoleon and Snowball seem to be two political parties in the real world. Their slogans are used to spread their ideal way of life on the farm as political people would through their slogans. Napoleon even uses tactics such as letting out the dogs to get Snowball as a way to get an advantage.
Bich Cao
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Relating this story to another one
I can relate chapter 5 to Lord of the Flies. Napoleon and Snowball is like Jack and Ralph in Lord of the Flies. Like Ralph and Jack, at first, Napoleon and Snowball at least tolerated each other. They didn't hate each other. But when Napoleon see that Snowball is gaining too much power, he got rid of Snowball just like Jack tried to kill Ralph but resulted in a failure. Both Napoleon and Jack persuaded their allies that what they are doing is right, that the other guy was not what they were thinking. Both said that they are doing this for their people, but they are actually doing it for their own selfishness. Jack and Napoleon acted nice at first, but as the story goes on, they turned evil because of their desire to rule. They are too similar.
Shenelle Proctor
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"Picking out Literacy Devices"
In chapter five of Animal Farm,I had mostly found imagery,symbolism,and foreshadowing. For example, when Clover took Mollie aside after he saw one of Mr. Pilkington's men stroking her nose, which attempted her to leave the farm altogether. One similie was when it said "The earth was like iron", since the weather was cold and bitter. When there was an arguement between Snowball and Napoleon , the farm started to divide. This was foreshadowing how the farm was not going to end up working together as a group, but every animal for itself. During the meeting , dogs have came and chased Snowball, most likely trying to kill him. After this, nobody saw Snowball. The nine dogs who chased him were dogs who Napoleon had raised. These dogs symbolize Napoleon's power and foreshadow that Napoleon would take over Animal Farm. Since Napoleon had also decided to go with the windmill being built, the windmill symbolized his power as well, since it was "his own creation" not Snowball's. He had done this to get rid of Snowball, the only way to be in control of the other animals.
Damian Cruz
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Compairing the story to your own life
In chapter 5 of "Animal Farm" there was a scene in whihc Snowball is randomly attacked by some dogs that he had been taking care of. He didn't see them running at him barking and tring to bite him. Snowball took off running as hard as he could and tripped that everyone in the barn thought the dogs got him. He did manage to get up and keep running hard, but soon he got away. the text stated "Suddenly he slipped and it seemed certain that they had him. Then he was up again, running faster than ever, then the dogs were gaining on him again" (page 21). When Snowball was being chased after reminded me when I was passing by this dog and I didn't think that the dog was going to chase me. I look back and notice the dog is charging after me and I take off running full speed, but the dog was right behind me. I soon start to feel my shoe come off and it does. The dog continues to run after me luckly, the owner calls for the dog and it stops. I felt as lucky as Snowball did when he was running away and got lucky.
Cathy Nguyen
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"Relating this story to another one"
Chapter five of Animal Farm was very relatable to other works of literature because it was about two opposing forces that wanted power over one another. This type of conflict reminded me of the novel, "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe," because the quality of leadership was misunderstood by the middle class. Snowball seemed like a decent leader along with his companion Napoleon; none of the animals expected that he was plotting something against his friend. In the end, they realized that he wanted to take control of everything and he had the power to get anything he wants. Narnia is a little different, but it has almost the same concept. The children thought that the white witch was nice and was a good ruler to Narnia; but they were unaware that she was trying to take over by putting on an act. She captured the actual leader of Narnia, and the only reason that she was ruler was because those under her leadership were too intimidated to go against her. Like Snowball, she had connections with dogs, and other creatures that would harm them if they opposed her. In both cases, people were misled by acts of kindness and ended up under the leadership of an authority seeking- individual.
Zhenhua Zhao
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Compare to what you had read
In Chapter five, it seems like it is similar to "Lord of the Flies." Jack and Ralph are the two boys that are leading the little boys on the stranded island. They are fighting the leadership on the island to survive. This is similar to Snowball and Napoleon. They both are fighting the power in the Farm. They each are trying to receive votes on them. However Snowball is expelled by the dogs.
In chapter five of animal farm, the animal leaders Napoleon and snowball came to disagreements. The animals that followed their orders began to confuse themselves because they didn't know whose orders they should follow. Tension was brought in between and arguments grew within. Napoleon grew in popularity when squealer tried to get rid of snowball. Napoleon brought his plan to work and proceed with his way of direction. The action that Napoleon took reminds me of the Russian revolution when V.I Lenin decides to start out with good, positive ideas but as the fight continues ideas change on its way. The animals seem to believe in Napoleon (Lenin)’s ideas and his plan so whatever he says or does; it was always for a right cause. “‘If Comrade Napoleon says it, it must be right.’ And from then on he adopted the maxim, ‘Napoleon is always right,’” Just like Napoleon, Lenin sent off Trosky (snowball) to proceed to his plans which eventually results in dictatorship
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ReplyDeleteWhen Snowball was expulsed Napoleon, Squealer and Minimus took over. Makes me foreshawdow that they are in charge making the animals follow their choice, with the dogs by their sides, the animals have no chance to overpowering the pigs. Mollie would probably go do something idiotic, like she's been doing. The future of the farm without snowball seems more intense. With the dogs, everyone is scared, and just don't want Mr. Jones to come back. Makes me curious if Snowball is going to come back.
Nicolas Duenas
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Connecting story to your own life
Reading chapter 5, made me remind me how much people of different religions, political opinions, and/or social opinions argue over these things. The argument between Snowball and Napoleon is another type of argument involving governing issues. They would argue about just about everything. They could not meet at a compromise or agreement. "If one of them suggested sowing a bigger acreage with barley, the other was certain to demand a bigger acreage of oats, and if one of them said that such and such a field was just right for cabbages, the other would declare that it was useless for anything except roots." These stupid arguments are what reminded me of the arguments of the modern-day world. The arguments that Snowball and Napoleon have remind me how people nowadays argue.
Jillian Eweka
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The fight between Snowball and Napoleon shed light on the fact that the leadership is getting out of hand. Today in class we talked about how the animals are just "fighting to fight," which means that there is really no reason for all of this controversy. The animals are getting off track and are not focusing on the reality of the matter. Which is not being like humans and making animals independent and important, when as a matter of fact, they're acting more and more like them each and every day. The animals want to rebel against the humans because they think that they know more and can do a better job of managing themselves. But they are doing nothing but causing harm by splitting up since not everybody agrees with their ways of life. Especially Mollie, she has completely left and no animal can ever say her name.
Snowball and Napoleon honestly remind me of typical arguments my sister and I have. She's Snowball and I'm Napoleon. She can argue better than I and persuade my mother and father to her favor. I am the more quiet, subtle one, often the loser in the "debate". We almost never agree, ever. The only way we could avoid a debate is if we make a compromise, which rarely happens. Although, I'm looking forward for me to make up such a brilliant plan as Napoleons with the nine dogs. It's a nice thought,though I don't think I could to that to my sister....I think.
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Connecting the Story to Your Life
While reading chapter 5 of "Animal Farm," I connected the story to myself by trying to picture which character (animal) represented someone in my life. While reading about the debates between Snowball and Napoleon, it reminded me of politicians today. With every point a politician’s opponent makes, he has to disagree by all means. They can never agree on anything, and neither can Snowball and Napoleon. This shows that the animals on this farm are starting a government already by having rulers, the pigs; politicians, such as Napoleon and Snowball; and voters, the other animals. Connecting the story to my life helped me understand the story more. I realized the animals were starting a government already by comparing Snowball and Napoleon to politicians. I would have never under covered this without connecting the story to my life.
Alison Liao
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Relating to another book
The next chapter in Animal Farm reminds me of Julius Caesar. Snowball does the same thing that Caesar did. They both gave an important speech to their people. As Caesar started conquering more places, people thought he wanted all the power for himself. The people of Rome loved him, though. Same thing with Snowball, he's starting to look like he wants to take all the power for himself. The animals are starting to realize that he's being greedy, and acting kind of like the farmers.
Alexandra Chertov
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"Comparing the story with Real Life"
In Chapter V there are a lot of things that happen that relates to what happened in the real world. Every chapter has some historical factual ideas behind it. One quote in the chapter would be, "At the Meetings Snowball often won over the majority by his
brilliant speeches, but Napoleon was better at canvassing support for himself in between times." In our note section "What Represents who in Animal Farm" we know that Snowball represents Trotsky in that they both have very good persuasion skills. The author's connection appears again when it states, "Snowball conjured up pictures of fantastic machines which would do their work for them while
they grazed at their ease in the fields or improved their minds with reading and conversation." Trotsky was a great propagandist and this is what Snowball had told the animals the outcome would be if they made the windmill. Another character, Napoleon, is like V.I Lenin in that Lenin was the first dictator of the Soviet Union and basically the animals of the farm elected Napoleon as "dictator" of the farm. As quotes, "“‘If Comrade Napoleon says it, it must be right." Mollie also represents the middle class and being selfish.
Christina Wong
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"Connecting the story to your life"
In chapter 5 of Animal Farm, the constant debating and arguing between Napoleon and Snowball reminds me of how me and my little brother quarrel all the time. The disagreements between one wanting this and another wanting another is exactly like how me and my brother fight. I can also connect to how Mollie just wanted to not be included in all the mess. Mollie favored being treated and fed. At times, I too feel like I would rather go against what other people feel is right. The way the pigs persuaded the other animals on the farm about "Tactics" is kind of how debates are now. Certain things are repeated to get you thinking about them more. Snowball and eventually even Napoleon are giving off the image of Caesar, a once kind man who eventually became a dictator. They threw orders around and Napoleon used the dogs as ways to force the animals to comply with his arguments.
Michele Li
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Relating to another book
Chapter five of Animal Farm is about the constant disagreement between Napoleon and Snowball. Napoleon attempted to inspire the animals with his future planning of generating electricity and building a windmill. In contrary, Snowball plans for the present and ignores the future. The animals were preparing to vote on whose plan to follow, though Napoleon interrupts with his dogs and chase Snowball off the farm. This chapter reminds me of the book Lord of the Flies where Ralph and Jack both disagrees with each other and both having the urge to be leaders. They end up having everyone vote on who shall be the leader, although the plan fails. These books have the idea of “monarchy” and resulting in having a dictator.
Guillermo R.
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Chapter 5 of Animal Farm was very interesting. the scene where Mollie left with a guy because he feeds her reminds me of kinder garden. I used to bring peanut butter crackers in school and one kid would ask for some and i would give him some. Then some girl brought lunchables and that kid never talked to me again. The scene in which snowball had a great but no one listened. when i was in the sixth grade i proposed that we make a dna model out of paper. Nevertheless some girl wanted to make it out of clay. I failed it and hated her ever since
Tingwa Tam
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Making Connections
The characters in Chapter 5 of "Animal Farm" are connected to the actual people they represent. Snowball, who represents Leon Trotsky, is an intelligent pig, whereas in real life, Leon Trotsky is also intelligent. Napolean represents VI Lenin and they both portray a character of strength and power. In chapter 5, Napolean is described as a clever and deceptive character. He gains control and support of most of the animals and continues to lead the animals without Snowball. Having some time to think, Boxer says "'If Comrade Napoleon says it, it must be right'...'Napolean is always right.'" The statement made by Boxer indicates that Napolean does indeed have support of the animals, conveying that Napolean is a strong leader. In real life, VI Lenin was a leading political figure and became leader of many groups and organizations such as the USSR, Social Democratic Worker's Party, and the October Revolution. VI Lenin is one of the characters in chapter 5 in which I can connect to the real world.
Sarah Allison
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Connecting the Story to your life
While reading chapter five, I searched for similarities to my life.
In Snowball and Napoleon's fighting, I though of a friend of mine and her sister. Nothing one said can be correct in the others mind, even if they secretly agree. I highly doubt the conflicts would escalate to the point it did in the novel when Napoleon used dirt tactics. Regardless, the heated arguments do become loud and will go on for weeks.
Another connection to my life I found in the novel was Mollie's attitude toward the rebellion. I can't blame her for her viewpoint, as she never actually disliked humans. Mr. Jones had always treated her well and she easily got caught up on materialistic aspects of life. I think she should have been less of a flake and supported the rebellion more, but at the end of the chapter the ideals of Animalism are being forgotten. Maybe Mollie got out just in time....
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This is gonna be really bad since i dont really do anything. but my failed attempt again at using the strategies in class wasnt as bad as last time. in this chapter snowball and mollie were both removed from teh story. mollie was more into herself than helping the others to gain their goals of running the all animals farm and snowball was run out by napolean and a few dogs, poor piggy. i tried to connect these events with my life and i ended up with something very awkward. a connection this has to my life is an event from over the summer. ( yes its an ingame moment for all you that know me ^_^ ) there was this person who tried to take control and only cared about himself but the rest of the people werent really convinced at his ideas so he sorta got kicked out. just like mollie who was more materialistic.
Rayford Leconte
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"Connect story to your life"
After I read chapter 5, there were several moments of the chapter that I could compare to my life. The main scene in which I was able to compare to my life was the scene that Mollie left the Animals and their rules and did things her own way. I personally believe that what Mollie did was the right thing because shes being what she is meant to be, a horse. Besides that, the animals' intentions of isolating themselves from the humans and trying to represent themselves more of what they are is a ludicrous idea. Mollie likes being a horse, she likes wearing ribbons and eating sugar cubes, in other words she likes being herself. Mollie does not want to be forced to act like something she is not. I connect this scene and Mollie's point of views to my life because I strongly agree with her and believe that the animals should open their eyes and mind and understand their reputations as animals of a Farm.
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"Make Connections to your life"
In Chapter 5, Napoleon and his nine huge dogs expelled Snowball from the farm. Napoleon had trained the dogs ever since they were pups. The nine huge dogs chased Snowball out of the farm and to the outside world as Snowball escaped the wrath of the dogs by slipping through a hole in a hedge. Napoleon thought Snowball didn't belong to the group and therefore sent him off. I've experienced this situation back in 5th grade, but I wasn't the victim. My class was playing kickball in the gym and my team was doing great offensively and defensively until one of the girls in our team forced a triple-out. My team should have won if it wasn't for her; it was a tie in the end. My friends on my team kicked her out after that and told her to sit in the bleachers and just watch. I felt she was kicked out because she wasn't a good player in our team unlike the rest of my team.
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Making Connections to real life
Chapter five within, "Animal Farm" mostly grasped the concepts of improving the farm. With the plans to build a windmill bring great controversies amongst Snowball and Napoleon. When reading this chapter I realized that their controversies portray political parties as seen through out our society today. Both of them leading two different leads. Snowball feeling very necessary to build the windmill, hence Napoleon disagreeing with it. Their separate slogans also shows campaigning in the real world. "Vote for Snowball and the three-day week" & "Vote for Napoleon and the full manger". The slogans show their ideal plan for the animals, Each being different. This being the same with people. They use tactics to their advantage as seen with the dogs.
Sara Ann Dartley
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Comparing it to another book I read
While reading animal farm i noticed some of the characters remind me of other characters in Julius Caesar. I thought the way Napoleon kicked Snowball off the farm reminded me of Caesar taking over Rome from Pompey. Snowball reminded me of Brutus for he just wants to help the animals. He is always thinking about ways to make the farm better for them like Brutus who wanted to make Rome a better place for the people. Squealer reminds me of Anthony because he is always praising Caesar and Squealer praises Napoleon and sticks up for him.
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Connections to real life.
In chapter five, the dogs remind me of a military force. To me, a military force can be anything from the police to the army. Napoleon uses the dogs as a kind of brutal and mercilless police force. Also, the dogs operate exactly the same under Napoleon as the older dogs did under Jones. The military never changes its functions, which is basically to make people do what someone else wants them to do. This can be a peacemaking job, like the police in real life, or a destructive force, as Napoleon employs. Napoleon uses the dogs to establish undisputed control once and for all, and this reminds me of when, in real life, generals stage takeovers of governments and succeed because they control a military force.
Christina Zhang
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Making connection with Real world
In this novel,Snowball is really good at persuading the animals into doing something. This is like Trotsky because he is a propaganda. He repeats something over and over again to make people support him. Napleon is constructing a windmill so that the animals might support him. Napleon is like Stalin/ Lenin because they murdered Trotsky when he went against communism. Squealer is the secret police in the novel. The secret police's job is to make sure that no one is going against communism or they will have you be killed. There aren't anymore secret police but then there was back then in some countries.
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ReplyDeleteone part of this chapter made me recall of lord of the flies. There were both two leaders at one time, Peter and Jack. Jack used his followers to disband peter. Just like in animal farm there was a conspiracy. Both sets of leaders have different views. One is liberal and one is conservative. Through this similarity i somewhat rather in a certain way remembered lord of the flies.
The unestablished government reminded me a lot of lord of the Flies. I mean where the boys in Lord Of the Flies had no idea what they were doing and were basically acting like savages. Killing one another, just getting rid of them if they didn't have the same views as the others. Just like Animal farm for example, Napoleon just got his dogs to scare or get ride of snowball. This was because snowball was going against Napoleon and didn't go along with what Napoleon wanted to do. In Lord of The flies they killed piggy because he wasn't like the rest which is completely unfair and unreasonable.
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Big Ideas/Theme
The Big Idea of this chapter in Animal Farm is how everything is starting to change and how the animals on the farm are beginning to take sides. For instance Napoleon and Snowball, who were discussing if the windmill was needed. Napoleon usually used violence and anger to get his point across and to get people to agree with him. On the other hand Snowball was able to do the same but without being violent which amazed Napoleon. The Big Idea in my opinion is how Animal Farm is turning into a monarchry and is Napoleon gets control it will later turn into dictatorship. This is shown especially during the expulsion of Snowball. Also when Boxer adds "I will work harder" and "Napoleon is always right". This could be seen as unfair and unreasonable.