Q.O.D.-Allegory
An allegory is basically a literature device that uses a poem or even a picture to reveal a hidden meaning behind something. In simpler words, an allegory is a form of symbolism. Power is a form of allegory, as power can be interpreted differently and used differently be those who have power, in a moral or political form. Additionally, as seen throughout Animal Farm, more specifically, power is commonly seen being used in a corrupt manner by Napoleon (Joseph Stalin), while the Seven Commandments describe power as being equally diverse amongst the animals to allow equality within society.
Summary of today:
Today, in class, we had Mr. Kleckner, an assistant principal at our school come visit and assess our classroom. We did objectives at the beginning of class where Shreya, the other SLOD, brought up the news story about the sign language interpreter at Nelson Mandela's funeral. Today, we were introduced to the Facebook project, an Animal Farm project where we have to put ourselves in the shoes of the animals that are on Animal Farm. Mrs. Kritzeck showed us an example of a Facebook project she did, where she emulated Napoleon, the main antagonist in Animal Farm. She showed us how to put ourselves in the shoes of the characters in the story, and how we must include things that they would say as well as things that they would like. At the end of the day, we discussed whether or not we met the objectives, and to our satisfaction, we did.
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Q.O.D: What is allegory and how is it used as a source of power? How is power a form of allegory?
