I was thinking more about how the role of the teacher is always present in Julia's (and maybe others') classroom. The clipboard (p.97) is symbolic of the teacher's role and one of the alpha girls (MacKenzie or Brooke) often take it during class.
This example-- and the other examples of the girls leading group discussions-- show that one powerful leader is replaced by another, and the same cycle continues. Think of Animal Farm-- doesn't Napoleon essentially do what Farmer Jones did? Control the animals without really serving them as best he could? Even though the leadership person changes, the issues around power and status don't. I haven't read Animal Farm in years, so if you can, jump in and help draw this out...
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