The book Animal Farm by George Orwell contains many diverse and interesting characters with many steadfast beliefs and ideas. Since the whole book is an allegory of the Russian Revolution, each one of the characters really represents a key figure in the Revolution. In my case, taking a look at the wide range of options, I'd have to call myself a "Snowball." Throughout the entire book, there are many examples and actions that help me relate to Snowball. The earliest example is on page 17 when he writes down the seven commandments of Animalism, to make absolutely sure the equality of animals is kept. I may not be writing down commandments, but I do make decisions that are best for the people or the "animals" as a whole. Snowball is a visionary, who focuses on improvement and development. Just like him, when I'm working on a project and I have idea's, but it's sometimes hard to put them into action. The above statements are "good" traits I share with Snowball, but we also share a flaw. Snowball is a super-optimist, meaning, while he has great plans for the future, he usually fails to consider the present, and the actions needed to achieve the vision, just like me. Therefore he was unable to for-see his own downfall. So, overall, while Snowball and I are visionaries and decision makers, we both focus too much on the future and not enough on the present.
Monday, February 2, 2009
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That was a good blog post which stated well what you thought in one paragraph.It was great but one thing to work on would be to find more evidence to enhance your decision that you are a Napolean. Just more reason would be enough to make it an even better blog post
Nat
Scott, I think it is very interesting that you chose to be like Napoleon. I would like to know some of the other ways you are similar or not similar to Napoleon. Also, I have to disagree with your statement that Napoleon is sadistic. That means that he enjoys seeing people in pain but I think that Napoleon is just paranoid and very power hungry. Also, Napoleon wasn't the only one with big plans which was the only reason you gave as to why you are like him. Snowball also had plans on making the windmill and starting to educate the animals.
Jeremiah
Great choice of character! I think you really fit into napoleons character. If you were to do this post again I would use more supporting evidence, not just go on about what side of him you are. Also, I wouldn’t use the word “sadistic” to describe napoleon. Yes he was power hungry, but he did not enjoy to see others in pain. Over all, good job.
Even though, your paragraph was short, I liked your piece, because the reasons were stated clearly, and its reasons were strong. I agree with what you wrote how Napoleon had its great plans of windmill, and how you have your plan of your "life."
But I also think you could be like Snowball, because he had his plan too...
Ah, sorry my friends, I didn't quite get enough time to finish this post before I left for ISTA. Therefore, it is seriously lacking in evidence and supporting statements. Also, I didn't get enough time to revise my vocabulary and my sentence structure. But anyways, thank you very much for the great constructive criticism.
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I is quite confusitised. Weren't you evil Stalin pig. Now you are wierdo Trotsky pig?!? Yes, I is quite confused. Why did you edit it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I changed my mind. Alot of people tend to do that these days.
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