Animal Farm
People are fascinated by power. The reason for this is because power gives people authority over others, creating an inevitable imbalance. This imbalance has caused abuse throughout history. Books often illustrate inequality to show the flaws in human society. A book that demonstrates power is Animal Farm. George Orwell uses the words “Comrades” to show the abuse of power
Napoleon abuses the word “comrades” to manipulate the other animals into doing work against their own will. Napoleon was said to be, “loyal and obedient” and believed that “all animals are equal”(Orwell 40) Sadly, the way Napoleon treats his fellow animals does not reflect upon his words, as he becomes opprobrious. The “equality” that Napoleon promised and talked about changed over time from everyone being equal to “all animals are equal, but some are more equal than others.” This means that everyone will be treated equally, but only a handful will get elite privileges. The power gets to Napoleon’s head making him dictate the animals to do everything the way he pleases. Napoleon states “No more delays, …show more content…
Initially, the word unites the farm together, as Old Major brings all the animals under one roof and explains to them how they are being mistreated by the humans and that they need to step up their game. In his speech Old Major states, “nearly the whole of the produce of our labour is stolen from us by human beings. There, comrades, is the answer to all our problems. It is summed up in a single word — Man. Man is the only real enemy we have” (Orwell 2). The inspiring speech gave the animals one goal and that is too take out Mr. Jones out. Old Major brewed anger in all the animals, because they never realized that they were being used and getting no benefit. In this context, Old Major uses “comrades” so that people listen to him as a friend and not a leader. However, as the story progressed the use of the word “comrades” is
People are fascinated by power. The reason for this is because power gives people authority over others, creating an inevitable imbalance. This imbalance has caused abuse throughout history. Books often illustrate inequality to show the flaws in human society. A book that demonstrates power is Animal Farm. George Orwell uses the words “Comrades” to show the abuse of power
Napoleon abuses the word “comrades” to manipulate the other animals into doing work against their own will. Napoleon was said to be, “loyal and obedient” and believed that “all animals are equal”(Orwell 40) Sadly, the way Napoleon treats his fellow animals does not reflect upon his words, as he becomes opprobrious. The “equality” that Napoleon promised and talked about changed over time from everyone being equal to “all animals are equal, but some are more equal than others.” This means that everyone will be treated equally, but only a handful will get elite privileges. The power gets to Napoleon’s head making him dictate the animals to do everything the way he pleases. Napoleon states “No more delays, …show more content…
Initially, the word unites the farm together, as Old Major brings all the animals under one roof and explains to them how they are being mistreated by the humans and that they need to step up their game. In his speech Old Major states, “nearly the whole of the produce of our labour is stolen from us by human beings. There, comrades, is the answer to all our problems. It is summed up in a single word — Man. Man is the only real enemy we have” (Orwell 2). The inspiring speech gave the animals one goal and that is too take out Mr. Jones out. Old Major brewed anger in all the animals, because they never realized that they were being used and getting no benefit. In this context, Old Major uses “comrades” so that people listen to him as a friend and not a leader. However, as the story progressed the use of the word “comrades” is