Lyddie Animal Farm Quotes And Analysis

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To be free means to have nobody in control every you and have no restrictions. Lyddie had always been obliged to take care of her sibling when her mom couldn’t. Lyddie had always been the leader of her farm and was the one to feed and take care of the animals.

Lyddie was not always to do whatever she wanted because she was considered the ‘mom’ of her family. “Don’t nobody yell,” she said softly. “Just back up slow and quiet to the ladder and climb up to the loft. Charlie you get Agnes, and Mama, you take Rachel.” She heard her mother whimper.” pg 1. This explains how Lyddie was the one who took in control of the situation when the bear had came into their farm and attacked. We can infer that Lyddie has taken charge in hard situations from this experience. Lyddie always had the feeling to protect her younger siblings when she knew her mom could not.
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“I’m off,” she said , “To Ohio. There is a college there that will take a woman just like a man.” The plan grew as she spoke.” pg. 181. Lyddie quickly defended herself by saying that she was not a slave and she was free to do what she wanted. “I ain’t a slave! Said Lyddie fiercely. “I ain’t a slave.” pg 92. We can infer that Lydie knew she can do anything she wants as long as she helps her

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