INTRODUCTION
What is a utopia? A utopia is “an imaginary place in which the government, laws, and social conditions are perfect” (Merriam Webster ). It is human nature to desire and dream of living in such a place, where everything is in perfect order with abundant food resources, companions, and equality. Yet, it is also human nature to become self-centered and covetous, which corrupts our minds and leads us to chaos. On this account, achieving a utopic society in the real world is hardly conceivable. Many well-known literary works illustrate this statement. They cover the theme of utopia by portraying the human traits that contribute to the collapse of the utopic society. In an attempt to investigate those human attitudes that undermine …show more content…
In Chapter 1, Mr. Jones, the owner of the farm, is portrayed as an irresponsible farmer, who believes that drinking a glass of beer is more important than the welfare of his cattle. Thus, in an attempt to create a perfect society in the absence of humans, Old Major creates Animalism as he establishes The Seven Commandments, as follows:
THE SEVEN COMMANDMENTS
Whatever goes upon two legs is an …show more content…
Although the neighboring farmers, Mr. Pilkington and Mr. Frederick, are on the same side as Mr. Jones during the Battle of Cowshed against the animal army who took over the Manor Farm, they are more concerned about the benefits they will gain from the battle rather than the unfortunate situation Mr. Jones has encountered. Thus, such behavior of “ [...] secretly wondering whether he could not somehow turn Mr.Jones' misfortune to his own advantage” (Orwell 27) demonstrates how humans’ greed for power and money outdoes their sense of
What is a utopia? A utopia is “an imaginary place in which the government, laws, and social conditions are perfect” (Merriam Webster ). It is human nature to desire and dream of living in such a place, where everything is in perfect order with abundant food resources, companions, and equality. Yet, it is also human nature to become self-centered and covetous, which corrupts our minds and leads us to chaos. On this account, achieving a utopic society in the real world is hardly conceivable. Many well-known literary works illustrate this statement. They cover the theme of utopia by portraying the human traits that contribute to the collapse of the utopic society. In an attempt to investigate those human attitudes that undermine …show more content…
In Chapter 1, Mr. Jones, the owner of the farm, is portrayed as an irresponsible farmer, who believes that drinking a glass of beer is more important than the welfare of his cattle. Thus, in an attempt to create a perfect society in the absence of humans, Old Major creates Animalism as he establishes The Seven Commandments, as follows:
THE SEVEN COMMANDMENTS
Whatever goes upon two legs is an …show more content…
Although the neighboring farmers, Mr. Pilkington and Mr. Frederick, are on the same side as Mr. Jones during the Battle of Cowshed against the animal army who took over the Manor Farm, they are more concerned about the benefits they will gain from the battle rather than the unfortunate situation Mr. Jones has encountered. Thus, such behavior of “ [...] secretly wondering whether he could not somehow turn Mr.Jones' misfortune to his own advantage” (Orwell 27) demonstrates how humans’ greed for power and money outdoes their sense of