Animal Farm
Animal Farm
Animal Farm is a novel written by George Orwell. The novel was published by Penguin-books in 1945. The story, Animal Farm, takes place on a farm that eventually is controlled by animals. Orwell portrays the consequences of a revolution where leaders misuse their power of influence. There will be a special focus on the use of language and propaganda in this essay.
The owner of the farm, Mr. Jones, mistreats his livestock and the animals won’t tolerate it. A white boar, Old Major, held a speech for the animals where he introduced the term Animalism. He made it clear that man and animals share no common interests and it was time for the animals to rebel against the inferior humans. Old Major’s speech inspired all of the animals to share a mutual thought; whatever goes upon two legs is an enemy. Propaganda is used from the beginning of the story. Old Major’s use of the term “comrades” gives the animals a feeling of equality, which easily convinces them that their nemesis is the humans. “Is it not crystal clear, then, comrades, that all the evils of this life of ours spring from the tyranny of human beings?” by using the phrase “is it not crystal clear”, Old Major convinces whoever is doubting, because no one wants to appear unintelligent. In other words, you might say the animals are forced to agree on something that is “crystal clear”. “Beasts of England” is the name of the song Old Major shares with the rest of the animals. The use of simple lyrics and a catchy tune works as the last convincement. By using “Beasts of England” the less intelligent animals don’t need to understand why they must rebel against man. They’ll automatically agree with the statement Old Major has introduced, only because the song gives them a feeling of unity and fellowship, which leads to agreement.
Propaganda appears frequently throughout the story. Especially by a pig called Squealer. Squealer’s smooth and articulate use of language is very persuasive. He has a big
Animal Farm is a novel written by George Orwell. The novel was published by Penguin-books in 1945. The story, Animal Farm, takes place on a farm that eventually is controlled by animals. Orwell portrays the consequences of a revolution where leaders misuse their power of influence. There will be a special focus on the use of language and propaganda in this essay.
The owner of the farm, Mr. Jones, mistreats his livestock and the animals won’t tolerate it. A white boar, Old Major, held a speech for the animals where he introduced the term Animalism. He made it clear that man and animals share no common interests and it was time for the animals to rebel against the inferior humans. Old Major’s speech inspired all of the animals to share a mutual thought; whatever goes upon two legs is an enemy. Propaganda is used from the beginning of the story. Old Major’s use of the term “comrades” gives the animals a feeling of equality, which easily convinces them that their nemesis is the humans. “Is it not crystal clear, then, comrades, that all the evils of this life of ours spring from the tyranny of human beings?” by using the phrase “is it not crystal clear”, Old Major convinces whoever is doubting, because no one wants to appear unintelligent. In other words, you might say the animals are forced to agree on something that is “crystal clear”. “Beasts of England” is the name of the song Old Major shares with the rest of the animals. The use of simple lyrics and a catchy tune works as the last convincement. By using “Beasts of England” the less intelligent animals don’t need to understand why they must rebel against man. They’ll automatically agree with the statement Old Major has introduced, only because the song gives them a feeling of unity and fellowship, which leads to agreement.
Propaganda appears frequently throughout the story. Especially by a pig called Squealer. Squealer’s smooth and articulate use of language is very persuasive. He has a big