Haven’t we all wondered at some point in our lives what goes on in the minds of domestic animals? Exactly how much is their built up against humans for keeping their ancestors working on lands for generations now? Which ones like us back? What goes on in their minds when we give them food? Both sharp-edged and sensitive, George Orwell displays his wit in his 1945 satirical fable, Animal Farm. This novel illustrates Orwell’s historically imaginative perspective of the rise of the Soviet Union and his indirect view of World War II. He voices his opinion of unconscious, power-driven people leading a violent, conspiratorial revolution through his use of characters- the farm animals. The animals grow tired of their cruel master, and revolt in attempt
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I perceive Benjamin, the donkey who is uncommitted, doesn’t value time, and has a pessimistic view of life, regardless of the happy influences of his peers. There is Mollie, the horse with a strong feminine side, who is disinterested in the revolution and spends her time seeking ribbons for her mane; she represents the upper classes. I believe the cat, which never does any work, perhaps even relates directly to someone in us. The hens lay their eggs in the rafters as a form of rebellion when times get tough. Representing the working class, Clover and Boxer, the honest, hard-working, trusting horses possess a less-than-average intelligence. Then there are the pigs: Napoleon, named after Napoleon Bonaparte, plays the role of Joseph Stalin, the second leader of the Soviet Union, and assumes the role of dictator over the animals with the motto, “All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others." I further concluded that Squealer symbolizes the Russian media as he spreads Napoleon’s version of the truth to the masses. Snowball, Napoleon’s enemy, represents Leon Trotsky, one of Stalin’s enemies. In the novel, Snowball is denounced as a traitor, named a conspirator, and is exiled from the Farm. Lastly, it can be conjectured that Old Major, the “father of ‘animalism’”, represents Vladimir Lenin, the original …show more content…
As human beings, we are intellect to incline to hold others who have obtained a higher degree of learning than us, as well as those in power, with higher approbation. It seems to be a natural trait for us. However, stimulating independent thought inside us invigorates critical thinking and self-analysis ability. Similar to Snowball in Animal Farm, if one stands for what is right along with his power of knowledge, he will certainly win the loyalty of the other people (animals) and cement his mastery. I have further discovered that one should stand up for oneself because others may not stand up for you; just as someone's understanding of a topic may be completely different from that of mine, similarly the injunction of others does not come close to a personal impetus to change. George Orwell’s book Animal Farm teaches all of us a very important lesson of standing for someone/something, and if clearly deciphered, can bring in a substantial exemplary change within
I perceive Benjamin, the donkey who is uncommitted, doesn’t value time, and has a pessimistic view of life, regardless of the happy influences of his peers. There is Mollie, the horse with a strong feminine side, who is disinterested in the revolution and spends her time seeking ribbons for her mane; she represents the upper classes. I believe the cat, which never does any work, perhaps even relates directly to someone in us. The hens lay their eggs in the rafters as a form of rebellion when times get tough. Representing the working class, Clover and Boxer, the honest, hard-working, trusting horses possess a less-than-average intelligence. Then there are the pigs: Napoleon, named after Napoleon Bonaparte, plays the role of Joseph Stalin, the second leader of the Soviet Union, and assumes the role of dictator over the animals with the motto, “All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others." I further concluded that Squealer symbolizes the Russian media as he spreads Napoleon’s version of the truth to the masses. Snowball, Napoleon’s enemy, represents Leon Trotsky, one of Stalin’s enemies. In the novel, Snowball is denounced as a traitor, named a conspirator, and is exiled from the Farm. Lastly, it can be conjectured that Old Major, the “father of ‘animalism’”, represents Vladimir Lenin, the original …show more content…
As human beings, we are intellect to incline to hold others who have obtained a higher degree of learning than us, as well as those in power, with higher approbation. It seems to be a natural trait for us. However, stimulating independent thought inside us invigorates critical thinking and self-analysis ability. Similar to Snowball in Animal Farm, if one stands for what is right along with his power of knowledge, he will certainly win the loyalty of the other people (animals) and cement his mastery. I have further discovered that one should stand up for oneself because others may not stand up for you; just as someone's understanding of a topic may be completely different from that of mine, similarly the injunction of others does not come close to a personal impetus to change. George Orwell’s book Animal Farm teaches all of us a very important lesson of standing for someone/something, and if clearly deciphered, can bring in a substantial exemplary change within