George Orwell's 'Animal Farm': Chapter Analysis
Animal Farm Summary #2 Chapters 3-6 Savannah White
The animals, who reside on Animal Farm, toil and labor tirelessly. They believe they are working towards a more prosperous and equal future. No one grumbles, steals, or is jealous. Seemingly, everyone lives in harmony. The creatures work six days a week, taking only Sundays off. Sundays were reserved for free time, volunteer work, and Meetings. During Meetings, the Animal Farm flag was rung up, tasks for the week were …show more content…
While the animals are truly convinced and willing to lay down their lives in a crusade for freedom and equality, they are being fooled. Orwell, the author of Animal Farm, uses irony to portray the vital concept of what they are fighting for and what they believe they are fighting for. An example of this is illustrated by the way they battle valiantly against Mr. Jones. The creatures are devoted to ideals and principles they do not fully understand. They are certain they are protecting themselves from oppression. While the truth of the situation is, they are unwittingly succumbing to the pigs’ new regime—which is quickly becoming more human-like. The pigs are using their intelligence to manipulate the others’ apathy and innocence. The pigs, Napoleon and Squealer, are proficient in spreading lie-filled propaganda that allows the pigs and dogs to conceal their greed. They use both linguistic and physiological approaches to control the other creatures in order to convince them that the strict rules they are enforcing are imperative in retaining their freedom. Unfortunately, it becomes evident the pigs are oppressing their “people” in order to consolidate their power. “The pigs did no tactually work, but directed and supervised the others. With their superior knowledge it was only natural that they would assume the leadership” (Orwell, pg.29). They overwork the animals and use propaganda to cover up their false intentions. In the opinion of Orwell, the socialist goals of the Russian Revolution rapidly became worthless rhetorical
The animals, who reside on Animal Farm, toil and labor tirelessly. They believe they are working towards a more prosperous and equal future. No one grumbles, steals, or is jealous. Seemingly, everyone lives in harmony. The creatures work six days a week, taking only Sundays off. Sundays were reserved for free time, volunteer work, and Meetings. During Meetings, the Animal Farm flag was rung up, tasks for the week were …show more content…
While the animals are truly convinced and willing to lay down their lives in a crusade for freedom and equality, they are being fooled. Orwell, the author of Animal Farm, uses irony to portray the vital concept of what they are fighting for and what they believe they are fighting for. An example of this is illustrated by the way they battle valiantly against Mr. Jones. The creatures are devoted to ideals and principles they do not fully understand. They are certain they are protecting themselves from oppression. While the truth of the situation is, they are unwittingly succumbing to the pigs’ new regime—which is quickly becoming more human-like. The pigs are using their intelligence to manipulate the others’ apathy and innocence. The pigs, Napoleon and Squealer, are proficient in spreading lie-filled propaganda that allows the pigs and dogs to conceal their greed. They use both linguistic and physiological approaches to control the other creatures in order to convince them that the strict rules they are enforcing are imperative in retaining their freedom. Unfortunately, it becomes evident the pigs are oppressing their “people” in order to consolidate their power. “The pigs did no tactually work, but directed and supervised the others. With their superior knowledge it was only natural that they would assume the leadership” (Orwell, pg.29). They overwork the animals and use propaganda to cover up their false intentions. In the opinion of Orwell, the socialist goals of the Russian Revolution rapidly became worthless rhetorical