I was unable to attend the Cry Wolf seminar but did in fact read the book. I really enjoyed Cry Wolf because the style reminded me of one of my favorite books, Animal Farm. The symbolism with the animals, 'no trespassing' sign, the farm in itself, and the use of democracy in the society of the farm animals was highly effective. Political satire and the use a metaphors is such a great way gain an audience and to get your views across to the general public. It would not surprise me if Cry Wolf was taught in the classroom along side Animal Farm as a great political literary piece.
Cry Wolf really reminded me of the 'fire' that democracy really is. It is a beautiful and entrancing thing but when put in the wrong hands or when it spreads too far it can become one of the most devastating things known to mankind. In the end, the animals that were originally on the farm were over taken by rodents and forest animals but the new animals wouldn't have been there in the first place if the farm animals had not voted to let the fawn into their society in the first place. It is a parallel to our society today. In the United States we have been blessed with a blend of a republic and a democracy and we must not let it get out of our hands. It is a citizens responsibility to be able to vote with the knowledge of candidates and to also keep politicians in check when they are making decisions.
I really enjoyed Cry Wolf and am sad that I missed the seminar. I would have liked to discuss the book with others who have also read it and especially with Paul Lake himself. I know that Paul Lake is not an expert in the area of immigration but I believe that his ideals and literature speak of his wisdom in the political realm and the power of democracy in our country.
Cry Wolf really reminded me of the 'fire' that democracy really is. It is a beautiful and entrancing thing but when put in the wrong hands or when it spreads too far it can become one of the most devastating things known to mankind. In the end, the animals that were originally on the farm were over taken by rodents and forest animals but the new animals wouldn't have been there in the first place if the farm animals had not voted to let the fawn into their society in the first place. It is a parallel to our society today. In the United States we have been blessed with a blend of a republic and a democracy and we must not let it get out of our hands. It is a citizens responsibility to be able to vote with the knowledge of candidates and to also keep politicians in check when they are making decisions.
I really enjoyed Cry Wolf and am sad that I missed the seminar. I would have liked to discuss the book with others who have also read it and especially with Paul Lake himself. I know that Paul Lake is not an expert in the area of immigration but I believe that his ideals and literature speak of his wisdom in the political realm and the power of democracy in our country.