Power is defined as a controlling entity that can not be escaped by those who are less superior. In George Orwell's Animal Farm, there is an evident theme shown throughout particular instances of how “power can significantly corrupt individuals” in the novel. From this political satire, Orwell’s main character Napoleon undergoes the destructive damages he creates upon this theme. Animal Farm is a short story reflecting past events that occurred during the Russian Revolution in 1917 in which a group of farm animals overthrow the farmer who had treated them poorly. An ideal society is set up where all the animals are equal with the pigs taking the highest position of leadership. One of the pigs named Napoleon becomes the leader on the farm and
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Introduced in the beginning, it is made clear that “All the habits of Man are evil” (Orwell 11). Old Major had given a speech concerning Man and its enemies with animals. Towards the end of the book, it is later revealed that Napoleon involves in activities such as drinking alcohol, dealing with trade in the outside world, and playing with cards. These actions built up to the fact that the pigs began to adapt to the ways of man, rather than the pigs they actually are. Due to these humane behaviors, even the animals could not tell Napoleon and Man apart. The bottom line for this is that foreshadowing can become useful to identify how it affects the whole perspective on the novel as a whole. This literary device is also portrayed in which “He took them up into a loft which could only be reached by a ladder from the harness-room, and there kept them in such seclusion that the rest of the farm soon forgot their existence” (Orwell 35). Napoleon’s actions gave many negative effects on the farm. Mentioned earlier, he uses his intelligence to gain power from the other animals and uses their trust to take advantage of them. When Napoleon isolates the puppies, he demonstrates that leaders no not always make the best decisions to benefit everyone as a whole. The overall tone of this event evokes fear and dominance over his comrades. It truly shows that power can cause downfalls in many situations. Furthermore, the pigs are viewed to have authority on the farm and are able to use their titles to violate rules without being suppressed. The use of foreshadowing shapes up the structure of the main character and story developing a deeper meaning towards it. Napoleon’s character doubtlessly covers this specific area and others as
Introduced in the beginning, it is made clear that “All the habits of Man are evil” (Orwell 11). Old Major had given a speech concerning Man and its enemies with animals. Towards the end of the book, it is later revealed that Napoleon involves in activities such as drinking alcohol, dealing with trade in the outside world, and playing with cards. These actions built up to the fact that the pigs began to adapt to the ways of man, rather than the pigs they actually are. Due to these humane behaviors, even the animals could not tell Napoleon and Man apart. The bottom line for this is that foreshadowing can become useful to identify how it affects the whole perspective on the novel as a whole. This literary device is also portrayed in which “He took them up into a loft which could only be reached by a ladder from the harness-room, and there kept them in such seclusion that the rest of the farm soon forgot their existence” (Orwell 35). Napoleon’s actions gave many negative effects on the farm. Mentioned earlier, he uses his intelligence to gain power from the other animals and uses their trust to take advantage of them. When Napoleon isolates the puppies, he demonstrates that leaders no not always make the best decisions to benefit everyone as a whole. The overall tone of this event evokes fear and dominance over his comrades. It truly shows that power can cause downfalls in many situations. Furthermore, the pigs are viewed to have authority on the farm and are able to use their titles to violate rules without being suppressed. The use of foreshadowing shapes up the structure of the main character and story developing a deeper meaning towards it. Napoleon’s character doubtlessly covers this specific area and others as