Animal Farm: The Allegory Of The Soviet Union

Throughout the history, there had always been an effort to achieve greater equality and well-being. However, such efforts were usually doomed to failure. One such famous case is the Soviet Union.
In , George Orwell presents an effective allegory of the Soviet Union, demonstrating the slow but inevitable process of corruption within the government. In this report, I will highlight on the process of moral degradation, and how it fades the initial inspiration of the ideal society.
First, let’s see how the Animal Farm has started. After the teaching of Old Major, the Animal Farm was established to realize the ideal society of animals, and to ensure the equality, peace and well-being of animals. Initially, it thrived; animals enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, had more food and dignity, and got more rest. But it started to wear out after Napoleon expels Snowball and acquires dictatorship over the farm. …show more content…
At first, the pigs were relatively fair-minded and modest in exercising their privileges. But they became progressively more deceptive and manipulative after Napoleon abolished the Sunday-morning meetings and started to give his orders. It, which symbolizes the remarkable regression of democracy, was the starting point of the slippery slope towards brainwashing, injustice, and inequality. The pigs slowly tampered with the “Seven Commandments” to indulge luxuries and suit their favor. It shows how a statement of ideal can deteriorate into a malleable