As we conclude our study of the novel, Animal Farm, we have talked a lot about rules and laws in a society. We have also talked about persuasion, and how sometimes, we are easily led by others.
In the novel, Snowball and Napoleon are the leaders of the pigs. In the beginning, they both really want a better life for all of the animals on the farm.
Napoleon eventually bullies Snowball and runs him off of the farm. All of the other animals watch in horror, but they do nothing to help.
Bullies have a tendency to love power, and many will do whatever it takes to have that power over others. Of course, Goodpasture is part of the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, designed to improve peer relations and make schools a safer and more positive place for students to learn and develop. We want to always make sure that we are part of the solution in the event of witnessing bullying by telling an adult at school and an adult at home, as we learned in the program kick-off.
For this blog, please respond to this question?
Have you ever witnessed or experienced bullying? What happened? (No names or juicy details, please!) How did it make you feel? How do you believe we can prevent bullying on our campus?
Respond in five complete sentences for FIVE extra credit bonus points! This blog will close at midnight on 9/25/2020. Write on!
