4. In the beginning of the essay. Oates sees herself as a small and insignificant
compared to Nature. At the end, the essay concludes with a narrative passage
about black ants that the author smashes with her forefinger.

What change has occurred in the author's thinking from the beginning of the
essay to the end?
What do the ants represent for Oates?

the sample answer on e2020

conflicting values are demonstrated between two different groups in animal farm. first, the farm animals value hard work. this is shown by them working late and working long hours at the request of the pigs. napoleon and the pigs, however, sleep late daily. furthermore, the animals value equality. this differs from the value of napoleon and the other pigs. instead of equality, they value only gaining power and maintaining their own privilege, which is demonstrated by their taking extra milk and sleeping in beds.