Describe how “orders” are being given by Mr. Ben Ross without him actually giving direct orders to them. Why is this happening?

While walking through campus, Mr. Ross sees Brad and Eric handing out pamphlets in the hall. The pamphlets promise to help students “learn all about The Wave” (82). The campus is covered with posters and banners advertising for the upcoming Wave rally. He reflects on the fact that the students seem to think that Mr. Ross has ordered them to do all these things––to hand out pamphlets, to put up posters, to turn the pep rally into a Wave rally. However, he never gave these orders; the students seem to have made them up themselves. This shows that, like the students, Mr. Ross is not in complete control of what happens. It also suggests that just like his pupils, Mr. Ross will learn from and be changed by The Wave.