Abuse Of Power In Animal Farm By George Orwell

Many themes arise when talking about George Orwell’s “Animal Farm”, there’s of course the historical significance, which depicts a sort of allegory for the russian revolution, along with the discussion of social hierarchy. A few other themes are discussed as well, but a very prevalent one is the idea of “power corrupts those who possess it.” with this theme though, a question is asked: does it? We of course are shown the deeds of Napoleon and how his actions with new found power turn for the worst, but there are also other details in this book that may prove that power doesn’t corrupt; but that the corrupt search for power. Who has power? The people (or animals in this case) who want it. Napoleon is obviously shown to want power too. Even from the beginning chapter, it states how he made himself very visible in
Once Napoleon is in a sustainable place of power he lashes out in extreme measures. Executions are made, animals are oppressed, and one by one the commandments are changed in the pigs’ favor. It stars bad, and gets worse. What’s funny about this book, is at first Napoleon doesn’t seem to be a very significant character. You don’t really know who the book is going to be about, but it sure doesn’t look like it will center around the quiet but entitled pig Napoleon. It doesn’t play him off to be the villain, he’s seen in the background for a bit until the revolution, when he jumps on the opportunity to lead the other animals.What should also be noted is he didn’t play the most significant role in the rebellion itself, it’s just that right after it he seemed to think the animals needed leading, even after being taught by Old Major that animals should rule themselves, he is set on directing them at every step. And with every step of the way he uses squeaker to convince the others that really, he is the most unfortunate to have to lead the others even though he sneakily reaps the benefits of leader from the