Is Snowball A Hero

Throughout history, in literature, and even in today’s modern world, a myriad of revolutions have occurred to overthrow harsh powers. Certain people take the role to initiate these revolutions to change the style of living for those not living a privileged lifestyle. Any situation requires one who is not satisfied with the status quo, and feels the need to take the extra step further to improve the life for those around them. Leon Trotsky helped to initiate the Russian Revolution, and should be regarded as a hero; similarly, both Snowball from Animal Farm and the Ethiopian Derg lead the revolution of the lower classes and implemented communist ideas into their societies.
Leon Trotsky continued the promotion of communism, trying to get rid of classes and make a place where all people …show more content…
Snowball bravely leads the animals against all odds to defend the farm from human opposition. To stop the unfair rule of humans, “Snowball…was in charge of defensive operations…he gave the orders quickly” (Orwell 41). Snowball was fighting to stop the controlling rule of the humans and to preserve the equality and communism that the pigs had established. Snowball promotes the concept of Animalism, the book’s version of communism, which promotes equality for all animals on the farm, and is planned to drastically raise the quality of life for the animals as well. “…Snowball…explained…they …form an unalterable law by which …animals must live on” (Orwell 24). By endorsing equality and helping unintelligent animals share the same values as those who could afford to work less, Snowball unites the farm, making it whole once again. Orwel develops the character of Snowball to clearly represent Leon Trotsky. Snowball’s urge to keep Animalism on the farm and end the differences between the species of animals heavily resembles the heroic actions of Trotsky in the Russian