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=Q Park=

This quote is ironic towards its' meaning and actual demonstration. It says that they were 'aware' that everything that they did was for themselves, but the word 'aware' should be examined more throughly. No one among the animals understand the true meaning of Animalism at this point. They just follow along and accept what they say, whether they even understand it or not, because they are less intelligent and intimidated by their constant threats about Mr. Jones' comeback. So they aren't 'aware' that they did it for their benefit, it is much more likely that they were 'told' or are 'brainwashed' to think that they are doing it for themselves. Also the phrase that they say about 'themselves' is contrasting. Such work as milking and taking care of orchards are demanding work. But who does it all feed? It feed the pigs indeed. While the pigs don't do any work, they get all of the benefit from the other animals. So the animals are working more for the pigs than for themselves. To sum it up, there are various evidence that provide the misconception of the animals that work in the farm, that they aren't being so 'Animalistic' as they thought they would be in reality.

Through out the book of Animal Farm, it repeatedly use "for the benefit of themselves". This is saying that the hard, cruel work that they are sacrificing to the society is "for the benefit of themselves". I agree with Kyu Park; it is ironic because how can working so hard that it is so cruel and harsh is "benefit of themselves"? How is it for themselves and for their own good when they are sacrificing everything for the society that is actually dominated by Napoleon and when Napoleon is creating a society that is only good for himself. They are not realizing the fact that it is only doing good for Napoleon because they are naive working class and they believe that Napoleon as the leader is much better "compared" to the society dominated by two-legged human beings. However this is not true, naive working class are getting brainwashed that it is better life and that it can not be any better; their standard is decreased and they are not able to see higher and above for real actual better life.
 * Insun Choi 9F**