Symbolism and Allegory Unit Reflection

Over the past two weeks, we studied symbolism and allegory. As we conclude our unit, I learned that what symbolism was and the different forms it can be used in. I also learned what allegory is and how it can be used to compare things. The assignment that may represent this is name "San Pasqual Academy Dragons Symbolism." We learned about allegory by reading a story in class. The blog post that represents this is named "Animal Farm to the Real World." My favorite symbolism and allegory assignment was named " “Animal Farm” Revolution at SPA," because it is a fun academic assignment that was teaching me and it was creative at the same time. After learning symbolism and allegory I have learned not to think of things so literal and more of a broad thinking to compare and contrast traits.

“Animal Farm” Character’s Symbolic Meaning Paragraph

In the story “Animal Farm” by George Orwell, the character Boxer represents the quality of being brave. For example, he first stepped up for everyone who was hungry and starving for food. He did this by knocking down the door to eat food, and this shows his bravery and leadership. In addition he also led the starting of the revolution. He led the animals to attack the humans when they tried to come out. Boxer was in the front with his head up high and full of courage (and Snowball followed also with great bravery). This shows that Boxer did have courage and did symbolize this trait. Another example would be when he worked hard. He hassled and worked as much as possible. Even without any food he continued, although this is mostly leadership it also contains the trait of bravery, or the act of being brave. Then unfortunately he had to pass, and maybe it was due to excessive braveness. People who are brave do not always prosper, but they get respect. Those people are almost always known for what they did or what they are doing. Being brave is tough but it is a great quality to have.

Animal Farm to the Real World

In the story Animal Farm by George Orwell, Napoleon's actions have an allegorical meaning. For example, he first lied to everyone acting as if he was fighting in the revolution when really he was hiding in the back right next to Squealer. This represents more of an emotion or a characteristic. This characteristic is someone, a friend, a family member, or anyone that acts sneaky and is a liar. This is so because there are many people with these characteristics in the world today. Additionally, Napoleon turned his back on his fellow animals, continuously lied to them, and also manipulated them for their work and their lives. . This also represents people like this in the world, but this act is more evil. This trait is very unlucky to have and in the real world many might not like a person with this trait. What Napoleon did was very obscure and though his actions are repeated, although they might not be as serious, happens everyday. And at the end of his story, after breaking many rules, he had nothing left but only because how he acted. Even though most stories about animals are written for children, the moral or lesson of the story is more advance than of what children can comprehend. And maybe even older students.

“Animal Farm” Revolution at SPA

If the kids rebelled and S.P.A. had a revolution everything would be chaotic. If the kids had a reason to do so, it would be most likely because they were fed up of the rules or just the staff in general.
So one day the kids got together and created a plan. The masterminds of it all called themselves The Fantastic Four and everyone who stayed on this campus would be under their authority. The Fantastic Four had consist of Broderick K, Travonne T, Marcus B, and Joseph B, also labeled 1, 2, 3and 4. Together we assigned one person to gather all the kids to tell them a plan, another to radio the staff and lock them up in the “mandatory staff meeting” in the auditorium, another to sign off all the papers to any capable money and checks and the last guy has to cut off all phone lines and then run 4 miles away to alert of when the cops are coming. These four kids had it all planned out, and at 6:30p.m. The revolution began. Joseph called each house and gathered them at the gym, he told them the plan, took the kids he needed, and then the rest were able to go wherever and be back at their houses in exactly 37 minutes. Broderick took six kids with him, gathered all the staff and supervisors in the auditorium, and locked them in surrounding the building with student body guards. Travonne gathered four kids, ran four miles, and had their cell phones at hand. Lastly, Marcus went to Tia’s desk, wrote his name on her name tag, went through all of her and Beth’s files, found all the money forms as possible to sign them, signed them, and put them in a duffel bag. It has been twenty-nine minutes since the revolution began, now 6:59p.m. Each kid has 8 minutes to get home, and a call from Travonne saying the cops will be here in 11 minutes. Announcing on the intercom for kids to start heading home everyone except Broderick and his 10 guys gathered up. The benefit of going along with this act was an incentive of $300.00 each. Marcus passed out the money, looked in the bag, and saw $16 million left. Dividing this up to four million each he ran it home. Broderick and his ten blocked the doors to only hold a couple minutes and also ran home. The staff came out and immediately ran to their houses to find everyone acting casual. Now it is 7:09 p.m. and I hear police sirens. The cops came and without evidence had to leave in disappointment. The kids rebelled though for 37 minutes, it was the best 37 minutes of their lives. And everyone, especially The Fantastic Four, got money out of it.
I believe if this school was ever in a revolution this is how it would occur.