What are some significant quotes from the Boxcar Children

Gertrude Chandler Warner > Quotes

“One warm night four children stood in front of a bakery. ...

“How they love the old boxcar!” ...

“But when tomorrow came, the children had more than bread and milk, as you will soon see.” ...

“cake of soap” ...

“The island children did not look at the Aldens. ...

“Benny said, “Oh, I can hardly wait to wash my hands! ...

“Right!” said Joe.

animal farm, written by george orwell, is a representation of russia after the revolution that led stalin to take over power.

in this excerpt, the central idea seems to be that the animals (a representation of society), when they believe to be working for a greater good and equality, are obedient and productive. they were convinced that, after expelling the owner (jones) from the farm, they would live in harmony and be fairly treated.

as we know, the pigs become the leaders and grow more selfish and dictatorial with time. in the end, they look and act in a way so similar to humans that it is impossible to tell the difference. the ideals of equality are shattered, and the farm turns out to be worse than it was before. the animals are manipulated with false propaganda and forced to work in order to enrich the pigs.

the noun in this is person