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Marx and Engels put together all their ideas, and the result became known as Marxism. Here's how
the dictionary defines Marxism: 'the political, economic, and social theories of Karl Marx, including
the belief that struggle between social classes is a major force in history, and there should
eventually be a society in which there are no classes.'
Marx and Engels thought the workers (proletariat) would become so unhappy they would rise up
and start a revolution. When this didn't happen, the two thinkers were forced to adjust their ideas.
They were trying to come up with ways society could get better over time. In the end, they wanted
all people free from being exploited and being poor. But this hasn't happened, even today.”
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Questions
1. What are the three main classes present in ANTZ? Next, identify them as either working class
(proletariat) or those in power (bourgeoisie).
a. ____________________________
b. ____________________________
c. ____________________________
3. The perfect world that Marx and Engels envisioned never eventuated. Rather, history shows
us that revolutions have never eliminated poverty and oppression. With this in mind, consider
the following quote and theorise about what might have happened after the ANTZ revolution.
NOTE: You may choose to be as optimistic as Marx and Engels, or you may choose to respond in
line with historical outcomes.
Z: I finally feel that I have found my place… and you know what, it is right back where I
started. The difference is… this time I chose it.