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    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

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    In the book Animal FarmGeorge Orwell depicts different kinds of animals who are leaded and tricked by pigs. In his depiction‚ pigs are the only kind of animals who can read and write; they occupy a position of authority. Pigs are at the top place in the social order of the animal farm‚ other animals are weak in controlling their own thought so that they are lower-classes in the animal farm. It is ridiculous to declare equality in pigs’ society and

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    Animals talking‚ a pigs taking over‚ what a mess is this! George Orwell’s Animal farm writes about a group of animals that allegorically represents humans. Unlike the uneducated animals in the farm‚ the intelligent pigs take advantage and take over the farm. By showing slow changes of rules‚ the pigs show intelligent exploitation and brain washes the animals. Boxer‚ the Hens and many other animals have been treated with disrespect and don’t know that they are being used for the pigs benefits. George

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    Animal Farm The Russian Revolution is an example that absolute power often corrupts society. In the novel Animal Farm‚ author George Orwell shows through Boxer’s faithfulness to Napoleon that absolute power can control one’s mind. Boxer adopted two phrases that expressed his loyalty and faithfulness to Napoleon. Boxer’s devotion began when Napoleon became leader. Immediately after‚ Napoleon ended the Sunday debates and decided to start the construction of the windmill. Numerous animals

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    This is what happens in Animal Farm‚ a novel written by George Orwell‚ but portraying animals on a farm. However‚ the story isn’t just about what meets the eye. In addition to depicting the story of a farm gone wrong‚ Animal Farm is an allegory which represents the people that lived and events that happened during Stalinist Russia. The book describes how the animals started out as an equal society‚ and ended with complete tyranny under the rule of the pigs. Animal Farm was always doomed to fail

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    perhaps the most interesting characters in the novel‚ "Animal Farm"‚ written by George Orwell. They bring conflict and perceive as the most important animals in their Animal Revolution and most important people involved in Russian history. Throughout this fairytale‚ they become what they had hoped to destroy. The role of the pigs in this story is that they are true leaders. They represent the Bolsheviks of Russia. They are the highest in the animal society structure and highest in the level of intelligence

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    his rights‚ and no one tries to stop him‚ is that tyranny? In Animal Farm‚ by George Orwell‚ this is what happens. The farm flourished with a perfect future in mind from Old Major‚ a pig‚ and his vision of a free‚ enjoyable land where humans are not there to punish any animal. It soon ends when a corrupt pig‚ Napoleon‚ usurps leadership. Napoleon then abuses his power and becomes a dictator. George Orwell suggests loyalty to a corrupt leader can lead to despair‚ either by telling you to perform deadly

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    is the theme of George Orwell’s parable Animal Farm‚ as such is the theme of all failed paradises; the horrendous state of things in the beginning is greatly improved in the highest point‚ but towards the end the state rapidly descends to the primal dictatorial state it first emerged from. Orwell introduces the idea of rebellion through Old Major’s dream and meeting to teach us the idea of justice and freedom. Old Major decides to call for a rebellion because he feels that animals have been

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    George Orwell has used many techniques of writing such as irony and humour to portray significant events throughout Animal Farm. This extract‚ just after the slaughter of the ’disloyal’ animals (one of the most emotive of the events in the book)‚ is no exception and so I will be analysing and interpreting the response of readers as well as making links to other parts in the book. ’Loud singing’ could be heard from the farmhouse‚ this is just after the pigs have come across a ’case

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    know have become corrupt and performed manipulative behavior to the people of their country‚ today and historic times? Well‚ you can be aware of zero‚ one‚ or even one thousand;either way‚ light should be shown to this behavior because it not only affects yourself and myself‚ it affects everyone. In the story‚ Animal Farm‚ by George Orwell‚ there is a farm where animals are being mistreated by their owner‚ Mr. Jones. Soon after‚ the animals form a rebellion and take over the farm with the intention

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