Comparing The Seven Commandments In George Orwell's Animal Farm
George Orwell’s Animal Farm is a novel based around how the animals of ‘Manor Farm’ overthrew their human master, after they were mistreated and fed very little by Mr Jones and his workers. Orwell tells about the events that occurred when the animals tried to run the farm, however Napoleon’s failure to lead well results in damaging consequences for the welfare and the interests of other animals on the farm. After the rebellion took place the animals put in writing the Seven Commandments by which all of the animals would live. From this point all of the animals were supposed to be treated equally and were to have a better way of life, but this didn’t happen. Napoleon who was an intelligent pig, made sure that he would be the one
who took control of the farm, but before he could do this, he had to ensure that his arch rival Snowball was out of the picture. With Snowball gone, Napoleon was in the position to take control of the running of the farm. Napoleon was in the elite class, and the use of Napoleon’s power is illustrated in the novel when the animals are reassured by Squealer saying: “Do not imagine, comrades, that leadership is a pleasure. On the contrary, it is a deep and heavy responsibility. No one believes more firmly than Comrade Napoleon that all animals are equal. He would be only too happy to let you make your decisions for yourselves. But sometimes you might make the wrong decisions, comrades, and then where should we be?” This is an example of Napoleon using his power to ensure that the other animals had faith in him and trusted him. Napoleon was taking advantage of the animals, and Napoleon had to ensure that the animals were on his side. A successful leader wouldn’t need to brainwash the animals into believing him, only a failing leader would do this.
who took control of the farm, but before he could do this, he had to ensure that his arch rival Snowball was out of the picture. With Snowball gone, Napoleon was in the position to take control of the running of the farm. Napoleon was in the elite class, and the use of Napoleon’s power is illustrated in the novel when the animals are reassured by Squealer saying: “Do not imagine, comrades, that leadership is a pleasure. On the contrary, it is a deep and heavy responsibility. No one believes more firmly than Comrade Napoleon that all animals are equal. He would be only too happy to let you make your decisions for yourselves. But sometimes you might make the wrong decisions, comrades, and then where should we be?” This is an example of Napoleon using his power to ensure that the other animals had faith in him and trusted him. Napoleon was taking advantage of the animals, and Napoleon had to ensure that the animals were on his side. A successful leader wouldn’t need to brainwash the animals into believing him, only a failing leader would do this.