Some Animals Are More Equal Than Others Essay
George Orwell, once wrote in his novel Animal Farm that “All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others”. Initially I struggled to grasp the true meaning of Orwell’s quotation. It was not until I viewed that quote again, with a more worldly perspective did I realize another interpretation: the animals were not representative of animals but rather of human beings.
What did Orwell mean when he said that some animals were more equal than others? John Locke argued in his Essay Concerning Human Understanding that the human mind is essentially untouched at birth thus given a blank slate or “Tabula Rasa”, its Latin equivalent. Everybody comes up with their own beliefs and opinions based upon personal experiences. As I am in agreement …show more content…
She was from the poverty stricken neighborhoods of Trenton and was really looking forward to coming to my school for our annual carnival we held. She had seen me try to draw a butterfly on a child’s face and came over, tapped my shoulder sweetly, and proceeded to show me an easier and beautiful way to draw a butterfly. That day she helped me draw many things I did not know of and in turn I showed her how to handcraft her own bracelet. Till this day I use her technique to help me achieve flawless looking butterflies and other drawings.
It is easy for someone to wallow in how fortunate they are, given their more privileged circumstances but in doing this we seem to placate our conscious by simply reminding ourselves to take advantage of our OWN opportunities. True, yes we should, but what often follows after we acknowledge the unfortunate? Nothing. We carry on as if we cannot positively affect others around us. We focus on ourselves. I am familiar with this scenario as I find myself going through this from time to time. However, that small girl reminded me that although we are not born the same we each have something valuable to offer the other.
The key to coping with inequality is communication, understanding and acceptance. That small girl taught me so. Yes, Orwell accurately stated “some animals are more equal than others” but we can use this fact to our
What did Orwell mean when he said that some animals were more equal than others? John Locke argued in his Essay Concerning Human Understanding that the human mind is essentially untouched at birth thus given a blank slate or “Tabula Rasa”, its Latin equivalent. Everybody comes up with their own beliefs and opinions based upon personal experiences. As I am in agreement …show more content…
She was from the poverty stricken neighborhoods of Trenton and was really looking forward to coming to my school for our annual carnival we held. She had seen me try to draw a butterfly on a child’s face and came over, tapped my shoulder sweetly, and proceeded to show me an easier and beautiful way to draw a butterfly. That day she helped me draw many things I did not know of and in turn I showed her how to handcraft her own bracelet. Till this day I use her technique to help me achieve flawless looking butterflies and other drawings.
It is easy for someone to wallow in how fortunate they are, given their more privileged circumstances but in doing this we seem to placate our conscious by simply reminding ourselves to take advantage of our OWN opportunities. True, yes we should, but what often follows after we acknowledge the unfortunate? Nothing. We carry on as if we cannot positively affect others around us. We focus on ourselves. I am familiar with this scenario as I find myself going through this from time to time. However, that small girl reminded me that although we are not born the same we each have something valuable to offer the other.
The key to coping with inequality is communication, understanding and acceptance. That small girl taught me so. Yes, Orwell accurately stated “some animals are more equal than others” but we can use this fact to our