Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Day 7
Mollie chooses to live a life of comfortable slavery rather than make the sacrifices necessary in a communal society. Is this a wise choice? What is the significance of her leaving, both in the world of the novel, and considering that the novel is a political allegory based on actual events? Do you agree or disagree with her choices? Why?
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Mr.Kay,
I think mollie made a very good choice when she decided to leave the farm. With the way things are going so far in the story i can tell that somethings is defentetly going to happen. By her leaving it shows she is smarter then alot of people probally take her to be. I could have been possible that she knew something is going to happen and decided to not put herself into it. Or she just might like living in a slave type society. I think Mollie leaving the farm is significant to people leaving there homeland to do the things they want and to be any place that makes them happy. I don't really find anything wrong with Mollie leaving. She wanted to live with the humans and i don't understand why she shouldnt. if Animal Farm is about freedom adn equallity then Mollie should have the right to do what she wants.
brittney Cooper
6th hour
I think that mollie made the right choice. She may have to work alot but i think having a human to take care of her is much better then living by the pigs rules. The signifcance of her leaving is that she went her own way and didnt foollow the others. I agree with her choice. Shes way better off having a human to take care of her. What if she got sick what would the pigs do to help that? Prolly nothing cuz theres nothing really a pig could do. She may heave to work hard but she has someone to love her and she can wear her ribbons and everything else.
Katlyn Twigg 6thHOur
I think that Mollie, being who she is, made a very wise choice in doing this. She doesn't seem like the kind of person that would be able to think for herself very easily. The significance of her leaving in the novel is that not everyone wants to participate in new government. She is kind of afraid of the unknown. However, with the knowledge we have through chapter 5, we can say that Mollie, in some ways, is like the United States battling Communism. The US never wanted to accept Communism. I agree with her choice overall. In the long run, she did the right thing. However, if I were her when she left, and without the knowledge that the new rule would soon be corrupt, I would have probably stayed and tried to be one of the leaders.
5th
Because Mollie was comfortable with her choice, it was a wise one. If she feels that she would rather live a life of comfortable slavery, than she should have went off the farm like she did. The significance of her leaving in the novel is portraying what Mollie's character is really like and shows that not all the animals agree with what has been done in the farm. The significance of this story based on the allegory point of view based on actual events is that some people did not agree with things that happened in history. During the Revolutionary War, many were happy with what the King had been doing. Therefore, they decided not to rebel and stay in the kings power. Because I know where the story is going, I agree with Mollie's decision. I know that the pigs would soon take control and I would be much happier with comfortable slavery.
I think this is a wise choice on her part. I think if she stayed with the others she would be in trouble in the long run. By her leaving it shows how she dissagrees with the others and can take a stand. She shows how she can be free to do what she wants and not have to follow the rest. I agree on her choices because everyone has the ability to choose what they feal is best. I think she made a good choice anyway by leaving. Now shes out of the way with the other animals and she is living how she wants.
Don't forget to check last nights blog for me Mr. Kay, since I was unable to do it. Thank You.
Mollie's choice was her own, and she had the right to make it. To me though, it could go both ways between right and wrong. First off, it's good that she left the animal farm because of the power struggle occurring between Snowball and Naploean. Second, she shouldn't have left the farm because of the fact that she was getting suger cubes and such from the farmer next door. In a way she made the right choice to leave before things got too hectic at the Animal Farm. Nobody seems to really care that she left or that she left them for the farm next door. I can't say I totally agree but I don't disagree either.
James Richardson
5th hour
This is a very wise choice because it is what she wants to do and I think it will work out better for Mollie in the end. She likes the idea of everything operating with someone ruling over her. However, she liked the way things were when it was Mr. Jones. She doesn't like the idea of rules. Mollie wants to work, eat, and sleep. The significance of her leaving is I think she has a yellow light in the back of her heade that is saying something will go wrong now. Another thing is how this shows what type of animal is on the inside of her. It shows she is not afraid to be independent from others. In the real world, this is significant, because, unlike Mollie, most people would just follow and conform if somebody had more power than them and they wouldn't even have a second thought about it. I agree with her choices because she wanted to follow what she believed in. SHe felt like she didn't fit in which made Mollie want to leave and this was definitely correct.
William Schwartz
6th hr
I think that is was a wise choice for Mollie to leave the farm. She lead a very laid back and comfortable lifestyle. So, Mollie followed what she believed and sacrificed herself to be in slavery. The significance of her leaving is truly showing what kind of person she really was. It showed that she didnt care about rebelling or following the pigs. She mostly cared about getting sugar cubes and ribbons. The significance of Mollie leaving in a political allegory based example is when Hitler was taking power in Germany, the majority of people were probobly against the entire thing, and felt it was all corrupt (which it was.) I agree with her choices because she is allowed to do what she wants, and make her own decisions. Also, because she most likely suspected that the pigs were going to take over eventually, and felt it would be easier to live a comfortable slavery instead.
Clare Pathe
This could be a wise chose or it could be a bad chose. It could be a bad chose if the animal uprise really took off then she would be discluded. But she really wont get in trouble because it might not happen that big so she will be safe. The significance of her leaving is that the animals didn't even do anything. In real live this is a bit significate because it would be like communism government. In a communism goverment they are very strick on poeple leaving the county. If moly was ever found I think that the animals would have punished moly in sort of a way. I agree with her choses because she wouldn't have be able to coop with the animal farm and she would only hold them back.
Chris Reid
6th hour
I think Mollie chooses to live a life of comfortable slavery becuase, it is all she knows and she likes the extra attention from Mr. Jones. I don't think she makes sacrifices necessary to live in a communal society because Mr. Jones and his employes spoiled her more4 than the other animals, just because she is prettier. I think for Mollie it is a wise choice becuase she has it made at the farm and she is the prize horse. The significance of her leaving the farm was because she didn't like thr fact that she had to do a ton of work and wasn't aloud to wear ribbons in her hair anymore. Now that she can't do these things she decides to run away from the farm and find humans to fulfil her needs as a spoiled horse. I agree with her chocices to a certain extent because she was used to a life of materilsim and by the animals taking the freedom of wearing ribbons in her hair away she needed to find something to make her happy.
John McLean
6th hour
I do think it was a wise choice for her to leave the slavery of the communal society. She now has the right to do what she wants to do instead of listening to other people. She can do work when she want's and not when other animals tell her too. The significance in leaving this society would be freedom and individuality. You can be who you want to be, with out anyone thinking down about you. In real life Hitler wanted a perfect race where everyone was "equal" in his words. But, by doing what he did their was no equality. I'd like to agree with her decision because I know I would like to make my own decisions instead of having people make them for me.
Big Red
6th
For Mollie I this this was a wise choice. Mollie was opposed to the way the pig's were running the farm and based on her needs and wants she decided to leave the farm. Mollie enjoyed sugar cubes, having her maine combed, and pretty ribbons. Mollie was not happy and therefore, it was the right decision for her to leave the farm. The significance of her leaving the farm is that she did not like the way things were going on the farm and knew that no good was going to come of staying. Mollie represented the people that did not like change and was not going to be manipulated by the rules of the government, therefore, left and lived the way she wanted to. I agree with Mollie's choice. Each person knows what makes them happy and should have the freedom to make their own choice. Mollie made the choice to live the way she wanted too, and it was the right choice for her.
I think its a good choice that Mollie chose because she wouldn't work around the farm. Also, she was making excuses to stop doing her job around the farm. The significance of her leaving the world of the novel is that she was ready to go because she couldn't take anymore. Another animal already knew that a human was petting her so she probabley wanted to go. I agree with her choice to leave the farm. I agree because she didn't want to be there working all day. Also, she wanted to be somewhere she was comfertable in.
Katherine Walsh
6th hour
Mollie is the insecure higher class of the novel. She only wants attention and items that makes her happy. Otherwise she would have a "what's the point?", attitude. In short, she's a immature brat.Wise? Well that's debatable, she was content before the revolt. I guess she was wise, or selfish. Wise might be a strong word but disloyal and dishonorable is a more appropriate adjective. I would personally stay instead of leaving. A revolt happened, if you help started it you must continue all the way though. However, if she did stay she would have to put up with Napoleon's leadership. Weighing my choices if I had omniscience I'd definitely leave.
Derek Guckian
5th hour
I think that mollie made a very wise choice because she is not independent. She cannnot make decisions on her own. The signinficance of her leaving is that diffrent types of goverments work for diffrent people. Not everyone is ever going to be happy. I agree with her choice because i cannot stand communismn. It will never work ever because nobody can ever be equal. Evberyone in this world is diffrent. Her leaving kind of represents the U.S. because shes fighting communism.
Blanz
6th
Mr. Kay,
Yes, I believe that that was a wise choice. I believe that whatever you feel more suited to, that that should be the choice you should choose. The significance of her leaving is, that she decided to be different and choose what she wanted to do, insted of following and doing things that she did not want to do. I think that by Mollie leaving, her significance of the novel; being an allegory and all, I believe that she knew that she wasn't happy, and that that wasn't the life for her. I do agree with her choices in a couple of ways. I do believe that she did the right thing, but I think that she should have told the rest of the animals that she was leaving. I don't think that I would have made up a plan and then just left. I think that I would have told them why and then have left.
Danielle Turner
I think she made a good choice for herself. In the story shes a bit more materialistic then any animal. She also slacked on working to get out of it. I think it was also a good idea to leave because the pigs are up to something. I think its not going to have a positive influence on the farm. I think it may also show that people immigrated from places they didn't like. They may also have left because they weren't being as successful as they wanted.
kevin anderson
6th hour
I believe that Mollie made a wise choice in leaving the Animal Farm. She followed her dream and what she wanted to do. To me, Mollie didn't seem like the sacrificial type. She didn't seem like she was willing to give up her life with humans. The significance is that she didn't want all the animals to be equal maybe. She liked how things were with Mr. Jones and didn't want a change. She was a show horse so she didn't have to work like the others did. With Mr. Jones gone, the other animals were trying to make her work. I agree with her choice because she had things going her way and she didn't like the change. She followed what she enjoyed and I agree with her choice.
Cody Kabisa
5th hour
I think Mollie's choice was good and bad. It was good because she may have made the right move and got out of there at the right time. It may have been a bad choice becasue she may have missed out on a society that is turning out to be a good one. I think the significance of Mollie leaving the farm is just like somebody leaving their own society to find a new one. The significance of leaving in the real world is that she may have been punished if caught for trading countries. I agrgee with her decisions becasue if I was her I would have done the same. I dont think Animal Farm's society is a very good one.
Troy W. 5th hr.
I agree wtih troy, he choice was good and bad. She got out before all went bad and before the pigs took over, which made it good. It was bad because she lost the reapect from the other animals. The significance of her leaving is that she prooved that she was still loyal to humans. Its signifiance in a real world political event, an example is how during the american revolution, some americans were still loyal to the king and thought he was a good leader. I agree with Mollies choice to leave. She didnt know how things would turn out on animal farm, but in the end she made the right decision because eventually the pigs and humans become very similar, yet she didnt have to go through the struggle that the rest of the animals are going through.
deets
What is the significance of her leaving, both in the world of the novel, and considering that the novel is a political allegory based on actual events?
I agree with Mollie that it was a safer choice to leave the farm. The farm, that the animals ran, was very unreliable. there was always a chance that food could run out. With another farmer Mollie had a chance to feel secure and not have to worry about whats needed for survival. The significants of her leaving signifies that not all animals are going to want this rebellion. and like in other revolutions there have always been loyalists to the king or in this case the humans. I agree with Mollie's choice to leave the farm. i dont think that these animals are yet capable or adapt to run a government or live in harmony, i think they need a ruler. I think Mollie's choice was the best for survival.
Megan Fraser 5th hour
Mollie makes the choice to leave the farm because she would rather be on the neighboring farm. She had people to care for her and tie ribbons in her hair and feed her sugar. All that she wanted was for people to give her attention and do things for her and not to have to fight battles and work for a living. So I guess it was a wise choice for her to make. The significance of her leaving is that she wasn't really loyal to the farm and was kind of lazy. The other farm was a better place for her. In the political allegory she would be one of the people who isn't loyal to their country and ends up fleeing in hard times. I can't really say if i agree or disagree with her choices because she is a horse and I'm not but it seems like she made the right decision. She could have given the other animals more notice but they didn't really care that she left anyways.
Mollie's choice to leave has both positive and negative effects on her lifestyle. A positive was she got off the farm before the pigs took advantage of her work. A negative about this situation is if the farm is successful she will not be part of it. Another negative is she will have to depend more on her own efforts. I think it is a wise choice for Mollie to leave. If she didn't leave she would have been miserable following someone she couldn't trust. Her leaving is like the people who give up and leave something that is hard. I agree with here choice to leave the farm. It is like having a job you don't like. If you are going to not be interested in your work and make everyone else miserable you are better off not being there than doing a shitty job. Thats the problem today in these bad economic times people will bitch and moan about there job but they need the money. So if your an employer and others that are out of work will do better quality work what you are doing and being pissy about it.
Taylor Wattles
5th
i think that mollie was a smart cookie, even though many did not see itt. her choice was very wise, with the drama thats happening on the farm its going to go down hill, so she wanted out of that. bc she wasnt that bright and i dont think she would no how to take care of her self. in the world many people dont no what to do or what to follow in the government, and same with mollie. i think this is a political allegory based on whats happening. i agree bec maybe they will relize there taking this to far. and make it a happy farm.
stefffie
Personaly, i feel mollie made the right choice. This is because i feel if mollie were to stay, the pigs or animals taking over would have tookin advantage of and made mollie over work. Where on the other hand she can still be a horse at another farm. Along with this she can now relax a little but still reamin under the orders of a farmer.
Thoughts may have went through her head on the decision making but i feel she made the right choice. Not only that but i feel she will not regret it after finding the right farm and farmer in which to live with and on.
conamn
I think mollie made a very good choice when she decided to leave the farm. By her leaving it shows she is smarter then what people think. The significance of her leaving is showing what Mollie's character is really like and shows that not all the animals agree with what has been done in the farm. In real world most people would follow. And go along with what their being told to do. They do what the person with more power tells them what to do. I agree with her decision because theres a point where you know you have to get out. She knew that the pigs were going to evuantly take over.
I think it depends on what type of person you are. If you dont like getting told what to do then it would be a unwise choice. If you were just a lump and liked geting pampered but you can stand being owned, then that would be a wise choice. It is GOOD that she left cuz she didnt do anything but still eat meals. Now there is more food to be split up. If there is someone in the presidents cabinet that doesnt do anything then they are just dead weight and should leave. I don't really care what she does. She didnt do anything for the community anyway. She was not a team player so i think she made a bad decision.
Zack Ruffin
I thnk that Mollie is very smart for leaving the farm. I think that she did make a good decision. ONe reason is because the pigs are in controll and they are making the other animals do what they want. So Mollie know lives free like the intial plan. The significance of her leaving is that not everyone wants to do the same as others especially when it comes to government. She just thought that it wasn't her forte and she made a smart decision in leaving. As of right now i have no reason to not like her choices because it really hasn't hurt herself in anyway. Plus she has what everyone wants and thats freedom.
Ty Bouwens, 6th hour
In my opinion I believe that Mollie made a good decision. My impression of the animals taking over the farm, is so they could all be happy. Obviously, Mollie wasn't happy by this. She likes getting special attention, and she was not receiving any with the animals taking over the farm, so she went off to find a place where she could receive special attention. The significance in the novel is that, not all animals agree with what the pigs came up. They thought that what they were doing was going to be the best for all the animals, little did they know, not all the animals like to follow the rules. The significance of this story based on the allegory is that some people or animals in this case like to do things their own way, and do not agree with their fellow comrades. However, most people don't go off on their own, when everyone else is sticking to the status quote. Mollie, is going by what will make her happy, and she knows this will, so it was a good decision on her part. She made the right choice for herself. I agree with her choice. She felt like being on the animal farm was not the place for her, and she was right. Mollie wanted to be happy, and being on the farm would not make her happy, so she did what would. She did what was best for her.
Alanna Nagi
6th hour
Mollie chooses to live a life of comfortable slavery rather than make the sacrifices necessary in a communal society. Is this a wise choice? What is the significance of her leaving, both in the world of the novel, and considering that the novel is a political allegory based on actual events? Do you agree or disagree with her choices? Why?
I tihnk that Mollie wants things done for her. In her new lifestyle she will work, but be pampered as well. I tihnk that this takes away from everything because it shows she cant think for her own and be independent. She took sides with conformity. I think that this compared to when we broke away from britain. I tink that she wanted some things that Animal Farm couldnt provide or wouldnt provide for her. I personally think her choices are undecided. I think, depending on myself that i might leave something to go to something better. It may jsut be somewhere better for me to get things i want. But, i also think i would enjoy being free and making my own desicions. SO really, im undecided on if it was a good choice or not.
Mr. Kay,
Mollie made a very good choice in leaving. So far you can see that the pigs are taking over. I think that Mollie saw this and is leaving before things get out of hand. The other animals thinks that she is crazy, when she is being smarter. They do not realize that the pigs want more and more poer. I think that she was not confident that the farm could give her what she longed for. She wanted to leave for herself to be in a better position that other animals there.
Mr. Kay,
I am not really sure how to speak for Mollie. I don't really know what happened to her after she left. All I know is that she probably wouldn't like the new Totalitarianism-based government. I think that it is also based on her opinion. She obviously wanted to leave so, maybe it was wise for he interest. He significance is that she proves that not all believe in the new rules that are in order. Maybe she saw what was going to happen this whole time. I also find it ironic that she is the one who we looked at like she was stupid, yet she was smart enough to get out of there as soon as possible. In its basis with Political events, she just seems, like I said, like the people who leave a country as soon as a problem arises, and yet they escape possible loss or pain. Politically. I guess I would have to say I agree with her because she left because she didn't like it. And she didn't really want a purpose there. Also, she didn't like the turnout of everything, again, forcing her to move. It is also good that she left because, again, like I said, she might have saw what would happen and that it would get worse and got out early. She dodged the bullet.
Luke LaFountian
5th Hour
Taylor Dieck
6th hr.
Mollie in society represents a vast number of people who do choose to not be involved in government. She chooses the life of slavery because it is all she knows. She feels comfortable there, and in society comfort is what people prefer. She does not want to change her lifestyle because it does not fit her. Her leaving this society of animalism is you think she would want to fight for the right thing. The idea of her wanting to be a slave and not break free is hard to grasp. I agree with her choices, yet she acts like a coward. However her choices are about how she wants to live her life. She is not comfortable with living with out Mr. Jones. So yes I agree with Mollie's decision to leave.
I think this is a wise choise. I say this because it fits her lifestyle and attitude better. In a communal society, she would slack off and not work as hard and that would make the others mad. When she left, the other animals felt like she thought she was too good for them. Also, she felt that the animals had too many rules for her. In the real world, she wouldnt make it too far. She likes the easy way out and does things her own way. I disagree with her choices for many reasons. She is lazy and she will learn the hard way soon enough. She will realize that the communal society might be a little bit harder, but it pays off in the long run.
amy urbanik
5th hour
I do think this is a wise choice on Mollie part beacause now she gets what she wants. She did not do any work anyways and eat food that she did not work for. Mollie wanted suger so bad that she had to switch sides and separarte herself from the group. It made her happier and gave the others more food to eat, both groups win. The significance is that others may follow her when the become unhappy with how the farm is being run. Also she may help the humans find the animals weakness's which may end up as their downfall. If this is a political allegory, she is the "differnt ones" that create their own belifs and own options. I do agree with her choices, it made her happier, and made a better life for the otehr animals.
Shaun Gerber
I think she made the right choice when she decided to run off to live with humans. She preferred the care and work she was put through than the slavery she was forced to do underneath the pigs.
The significance is that Mollie decided to keep to the old ways, and not try to change her lifestyle. She felt comfortable with the way things were, and thought it appropriate to behave the way she did. She represented the nobles of the era who wished to remain in their chosen lifestyle without change.
I think this is based off WWII where there were certain parties(those of which I cannot think of at the moment) who had tried to 'ignore' the new rules and live as though the war wasn't happening.
I agree with what she did, for I would have done the same. If I'd have known that bad things would happen, I would have let it be so I could carry on my merry way. I believe that Mollie was better off 'running away' from the 'battle', and living like she used to.
That's what I'd want, too.
For things to back to the way they were. BEFORE the war.
Steffeny Apollo
5th hour
for mollie, this is a wise choice, because she can be taken care of, instead of her taking care of herself. for her, this seems to be a wise choice, because she doesn’t have to do anything. which is ideal in her mind, because she wants a life of ease. so, it is a wise choice. her significance of leaving is that she was one who no one really cared for, because she didn’t really work. so the animals did not really mind her departure. But in the world of reality, i would see it comparable to, barely, when Nixon chose to leave office. this connection, although kinda sketchy, is comparable due to the fact that they both left, and it was probably for the benefit for them to leave, at the time they did. mollie left before she was to have got bitched out by all the other animals, and nixon left because he didn’t want the american public to pay for his trial. although it was glorifying for nixon to leave then mollie. she was a do nothing anyways. i have no real opinion on wether it was a good choice or a bad choice, but simply put that it was better off for her to leave, than to stick in place she didn’t like.
John Kent
5th Hour
I think that this is a wise choice. Mollie is treated better now by her new owner. Her decision got her out of the way of the things that are happening on the farm. She seems happy with her new life. Unfortunately, Mollie is now looked upon as a traitor because she left. During the Cold War, people defected from the country where they were born to escape from tyranny. They moved to another country where they could feel safe. They too were viewed as traitors by their government. I agree with Mollie’s choice because the way things are going on the farm indicate impending trouble. I would rather work in a stable environment instead of an unpredictable one.
Mollie's decision could be viewed both ways. she liked being around humans because they treated her well. she got sugar and red ribbons in her hair. she is one of the only ones who really asked what they would do without Mr. Jones. also she was caught in the house with the humans posessions. i think it was alright that she left because obviously she was happier around people. she wanted to do her own thing and what was best for her. for now it seems like a good choice because it seems like somthing bad is going to happen on animal farm soon. the pigs are taking over and soon the animals will be back where they started.
I think that Mollie made a wise choice. She was happy being a comfortable slave. That is what she is used to. If I was her then I would have done. If she had to leave for another farm to live the way she wants to then that is her progtive. If Mr. Jones ever comes back to the farm then his prize hourse will not be there. I think that a hourse ran away from a farm and that is where the Mollie character came from. I 100% agree with her decision to leave. She want to be a place where she can be looked at. That is like most girls.
For Mollie, I think that her deciding to leave Animal Farm was a wise choice. She had grown accustomed to the life of slavery. In her old lifestyle, she was happy with living under the humans. Leaving the farm allowed her to go back to the lifestyle she had become so familiar and satisfied with. The significance of her leaving in the novel is that it shows the other animals that they always have the choice to escape. It also confuses the animals and possibly makes them wonder and think about why she may have done this. I think that this is similar to when the African Americans were released from slavery. Many of them had grown so complacent of being a slave that they did not know how else to live. They would much rather work and have a proper home and food than have to live in a world unkown to them. I agree with Molliie's choice. I think if you are unsatisfied about your government or leaders, and there is bsically no way to end it, that you should go someplace where the government helps you better. If the government has it's own best interest in mind rather than it's people, then you know that it is not really serving it's proper purpose, just as we are starting to see in Animal Farm.
Kaleigh Swanson
5th hour
Mollies choice can be a wise choice. Also her choice can be a bad choice it all depends on hwo she uses the way her choice has been made. But if i was her i would say that it is not a good choice because i believe in that you should do anything for something you want or something you believe is right. I belive you shouldnt let anyone change they way you really feel on something. The significance of her leaving show that she cant lead a life of slavery any longer after she felt free being on her own. I disagree with her choices i feel she should of stood up and made a rebelion against how the pigs are taking over the farm and how they are becoming the man of the farm instead of Mr. Jones.
Mollie chooses to live a life of comfortable slavery rather than make the sacrifices necessary in a communal society. Is this a wise choice? What is the significance of her leaving, both in the world of the novel, and considering that the novel is a political allegory based on actual events? Do you agree or disagree with her choices? Why?
honestly i think the life of comfortable slavery would be better because at least you get fed everyday and you don't have to worry about anything. Your owner would take care of you and keep you alive. i think it is a whise choice because she is very lazy and doesn't work on the farm anyway. At least where she went she will be apreciated. the significance of her leaving would be that in real life some people will have everything handed to them and never work for anything. This is significant to politics because when the going gets rough or when things get hard, you can't just get up and leave. If you make a commitment you should stick with it. i beleive she made the right choice because the animals on the farm were eventually going to run her off the farm if she didnt leave.
Alex Martin
p.s sorry for how i was in class today, things happened and i sort of freaked out.
I think that this was a wise choice for Mollie. She couldn't handle hard work or giving up her luxurious lifestyle. I think that this is ironic because some would do anything for independence. I guess that it just means that there are people in the world comfortable with be, basically, a slave. They are okay with being told what to do as long as they are taken care of. I disagree with Mollie's choice because of the fact that when she's old and no longer pretty, she would be pushed aside. She won't be given special treatment or adored. Also, you never get the feeling you get when you finally suceed at something you've worked so hard for. She will always be depending on others which makes her weak, and never truly happy.
Kristen Pauly
6th hr.
Mollies choice to be comfortable in slavery rather that work to live her own life can go both ways. She could have chose to grow up, get her stuff together and take care of herself. This gives you more freedom and will all together make you happier. Or you can be a slave and have poeple controll your whole life, as long as you dont have to think or work. This could be considered easy and fun to not have anything to worry about, but its not the best choice. Mollie leaving in the storie was good i guess because its one less lazy animal to worry about. Although she is a horse and can do good work on the farm. If htis was a real government it really woulnt matter. There are both types of people and we learn to survive with them both.
Mikki Nosek
I think Mollie made a very good choice when she decided to leave the farm. She may have to work a lot but personally i think a human taking care of her is much better then living by the pigs rules. The significance of her leaving in the novel is portraying what Mollie's character is really like and shows that not all the animals agree with what has been done in the farm. I agree with her choice. She felt like being on the animal farm was not the place for her, and she was right. he just wanted to be free.
If Mollie is okay with her decision to live a life of comfortable slavery then it is a okay decision. She is the only animal that wanted to feel safe on the farm. Shes the only one that would sacrifice happiness for a guaranteed sugar cube and meal each day. So the significance of this was to show that she was kind of lazy and wouldn't want to work hard to stay free. And if this is a political allegory Mollie could represent the loyal people to the king in the revolutionary war. She was too afraid or lazy to really fight for the freedom so she was fine with being a slave. Personally, I would never give up that easily and just leave the farm. But, none of the animals really care if she left because she did no work. So, I don't agree but it was the best decision for her because she didn't want to work.
Hannah Aittama
5th Hour
First of all, I think it's unable to judge her decision whether it was good or bad. Mollie liked the ribbons and sugars, which are the symbols representing the influence of free enterprise countries left in the totalitarianism countries, so she made a decision to not joing in the farm revolution. From the point of other animals in the farm, she is a betrayer, but, at the same time, it was better to run away earlier rather than staying left in there and regret later. In that point, she made a wise decision. Her leaving means the people who were reluctant to join those totalitarianism revolutions and moved to another country, such as those who went over Berlin Wall to escape from East Germany. This may be critical once the number of the animals, or people increase since it means the revolution is losing the power. As a person who doesn't agree with the logic of totalitarianism, I would say I agree with her choice.
I would have to say that this is a wise choice because i would do the same thing. I feel like the way shits going on in the book i can tell i can feel like somethin is comeing. I feel like her leaving is a good thing giving her a better life and keeping her out of trouble but i feel like she could of helped the animals out.
Mollie wanting to live in slavery is a very good idea. She should do whatever she wants and what makes her comfortable. The significance of her leaving is that the new life is supposivly better than the old life with Mr. Jones. This is also connected to the american revolution because some people were happy with Great Britain and the way they ran the country. I agree because she doesn't have to be forced to do anything. She was perfectly fine with her old life and the pigs took it over. Mollie is a great individual who shows how some arn't ok with the new life.
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