Animal Farm By Robert Lake Analysis

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Culture is expressed through a variety of different ways, from clothing styles to lifestyles to faithful traditions. It can also have a deep impact on the viewpoints of those around you, whether negatively or positively. No matter how a person goes about their everyday life, they can rise above the expectations of their culture to change the world around them. Culture does not have to be the basis of every thought, word, or deed of a person. In “An Indian Fathers Plea” written by Robert Lake , Wind- Wolf tries to become part of the American Culture when “he came home crying and said he wanted to have his haircut” (Lake 75- 79) just so he can fit in with his American peers. This text is a good example of how Wind- Wolf is trying to become a part of American Culture when really he is part of the Indian Culture. If Wind- Wolf would embrace being Indian he would be not just immersed in the American Culture by the time he graduates from that school, …show more content…

In George Orwell’s story “Animal Farm” the animals are judges upon their looks, size, and strength. A good example of the animals being segregated is a statement that was painted on the side of the barn door stating, “All Animals are Equal, but Some Animals are more equal than others”(Orwell 112). This can also be related to real life. Many times people from other cultures are forced to work for less money that those from the more dominant culture. This financial inequality is a constant battle on many questions. Some people may still think that being from a certain culture is strange due to the way that a person dresses, acts, or portrays themselves. Put yourself in their shoes and imagine how they may feel. They may be the only person out of all their peers from a different background. Culture should not be the foundation of life’s choices but, instead should be the opportunity to change minds for the good of

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