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Date: May 2nd
Section/Pages: Chapters 4-6 (37-71)
Members Present: Luke Fusco, Noah Barrett, Brendan Kinnane and Preston Waters

Discussion Highlights:

- The pigs, particularly Napoleon, consolidate their power by manipulating the other animals and changing the commandments to suit their needs. Napoleon uses Squealer to spread propaganda and justify their actions, while Snowball is expelled from the farm, solidifying Napoleon's control.

- The pigs increasingly exploit the other animals, taking more privileges for themselves while the rest of the farm animals work harder and receive fewer benefits. The pigs begin to indulge in luxuries such as alcohol and move into the farmhouse, directly contradicting the original principles of Animalism.

- Despite the initial promise of a better life, the conditions on the farm deteriorate. The animals face food shortages and increased labor demands, while the pigs continue to promise that all sacrifices are for the greater good of the farm. The disparity between the ruling pigs and the working animals becomes more pronounced, highlighting the theme of inequality and the corrupting influence of power.-

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Name: Preston Waters
Email: 25409PW@chaminade-he.org

Name: Noah Barrett
Email: 25024nb@chaminade-hs.org

Name: Brendan Kinnane
Email: 25210bk@chaminade-hs.org

Name: Luke Fusco
Email: 25144lf@chaminade-hs.org

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Be efficient

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Contribute to the group discussion

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Read the assigned pages

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Chapters I - III (Pages 1-36)

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Chapters IV - VI (Pages 37 - 71)

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Date: April 24th
Section/Pages: Chapters 1-3 (pages 7-36)
Members Present: Luke Fusco, Noah Barrett, Brendan Kinnane and Preston Waters

Discussion Highlights:

- The pigs of the farm seem to have a firm hold on the other animals, convincing them that they are a necessity to the world they are living in.
- The animals are becoming human in some of the actions they are doing like learning how to read and building a sort of political system.
- The idea of “four legs good, two legs bad” seems like it will remain as a reoccurring theme and will become more important later in the story.

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Chapters VII - IX (Pages 73 - 126)

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The initial ideas of the revolution compared to what happens immediately after the revolution.

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The idea of the animals living a life of servitude and them distancing themselves from human ideas.( i.e. things like ribbons and human beds)

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The actions taken taken by some of the animals after the revolution, mainly focusing on the actions of the pigs after the humans run off the farm.

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These first three chapters of the story have started to open the door to the reader about what the story entails and some of the meanings behind the story itself and what it represents.

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Chapters X (Pages 127 - 141)

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Napoleon consolidates power and the role of propaganda through Squealer. Explore how these tactics influence the other animals and the parallels to real-world historical events.

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the ways in which the pigs exploit the other animals and betray the principles of Animalism. Discuss specific instances of corruption and how they affect the morale and perception of equality among the farm animals.

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Analyze the deterioration of conditions on the farm despite the initial promises of a better life. Discuss how the increasing hardships and labor demands on the animals reflect the broader themes of inequality and the corrupting influence of power.

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These pages reveal the rapid consolidation of power by the pigs and the gradual erosion of the farm's founding principles, showcasing how the leaders manipulate and exploit the other animals. This section underscores the corrupting influence of power and the ease with which noble ideals can be subverted for personal gain.

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Date: May 10th
Section/Pages:Chapters 7-9(73-126)
Members Present: Luke Fusco, Noah Barrett, Brendan Kinnane and Preston Waters

Discussion Highlights:

- The commandments which were meant to ensure equality, are subtly changed by the pigs to justify their actions. This shows how those in power can manipulate situations to suit their needs.
-Boxer’s loyalty and hard work are heartbreaking since he is sold to the knickers despite his sacrifices. This displays the exploitation of the working class.
-The repeated destruction of the windmill and blaming Snowball for every failure serves to manipulate the animals and distract them from the pigs incompetence. By constantly demonizing Snowball, the pigs maintain control and unify the animals under a common enemy.

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Date: May 2nd
Section/Pages: Chapters 4-6 (37-71)
Members Present: Luke Fusco, Noah Barrett, Brendan Kinnane and Preston Waters

Discussion Highlights:

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Date: May 2nd
Section/Pages: Chapters 4-6 (37-71)
Members Present: Luke Fusco, Noah Barrett, Brendan Kinnane and Preston Waters

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The increasing disparity between the pigs and the other animals highlights the corruption that comes with unchecked power.

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The use of propaganda by Squealer and Napoleon to maintain control over the farm and manipulate the animals perception of reality.

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The growing hardships faced by the working animals, particularly Boxer, and the contrast between their sacrifices and luxuries enjoyed by the pigs.

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Orwell illustrates the depths of corruption and betrayal by the pigs through the manipulation of the commandments and Boxers tragic fate. The windmills repeated failures highlight the use of propaganda to control and exploit the other animals. These chapters display the devastating impact of power when used harshly.

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Date: May 20th
Section/Pages: Chapter 10 (127-141)
Members Present: Luke Fusco, Noah Barrett, Brendan Kinnane, and Preston Waters

Discussion Highlights:

-Heavy use of propaganda and manipulation: “Four legs good, two legs better.”
-Orwell views the class inequality and suffering, a parallel to real life, as a serious issue which needs attention
- The card game: symbolizes the final collapse of the ideological differences between the pigs and humans

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The betrayal of the Animalist Revolution. An end to the things Orwell saw as bad in real life. (Pigs taking on Human qualities)

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The abandonment of the revolutionary ideals that were held throughout the entire book

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Cyclical Nature of Power and Oppression, rising of tyrants and ranks.

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The final chapter of "Animal Farm" poignantly illustrates the betrayal of revolutionary ideals, as the pigs become indistinguishable from the humans they once overthrew. This transformation highlights the corrupting influence of power and the cyclical nature of oppression. Orwell's powerful conclusion serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of totalitarianism and the ease with which ideals can be subverted by those in power.