In 1945, an astonishing allegorical novel was written that offered an exceptional amount of attention for its symbolism of a complex event that greatly affected Russian society. This novel is known as Animal Farm, written by George Orwell. “Animal Farm” or later, “Manor Farm” symbolizes the Russian Revolution and the transition from socialistic ideas to communism through the power-obsessed Napoleon and Snowball and their relationship, as well as the propaganda on the working animals. The characters of Napoleon and Snowball effect the transition into communism based on their journey to seek power. Napoleon represents Joseph Stalin, the leader of USSR during the Russian Revolution, and Snowball represents Leon Trotsky, who encouraged a world
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The relationship between Napoleon and Snowball embodies the power of leaders in communism. For instance, after the revolution of the animals, Napoleon and Snowball disagree on how to continue leading the farm. The strong disagreement between the pigs causes Napoleon to force Snowball off of the farm. This portrays the magnitude of Stalin’s desire to control Russia, rather than having a concern for the good of the Russian people. In the book, Orwell highlights Napoleon’s search for power to relay to the readers the truth behind leaders whom transition into communism. For an example, after Snowball is forced off of the farm, Napoleon insists on building the windmill, which is the idea he says he completely disagrees with in the beginning. This further explains how Stalin fought for power, regardless of the process it took to receive it. Also, the windmill symbolizes the projects Stalin conducted after the revolution and the difficult work that is forced upon the middle class, which is represented by Boxer, the older horse who repeatedly says, “I will work harder” and “Napoleon is always right.” Orwell writes this to relate to the pressure and propaganda on the Russian society in result to the transition to communism. In conclusion, the government transition is represented in Animal Farm through Napoleon’s actions and their effects on the animals, which symbolizes Stalin’s power
The relationship between Napoleon and Snowball embodies the power of leaders in communism. For instance, after the revolution of the animals, Napoleon and Snowball disagree on how to continue leading the farm. The strong disagreement between the pigs causes Napoleon to force Snowball off of the farm. This portrays the magnitude of Stalin’s desire to control Russia, rather than having a concern for the good of the Russian people. In the book, Orwell highlights Napoleon’s search for power to relay to the readers the truth behind leaders whom transition into communism. For an example, after Snowball is forced off of the farm, Napoleon insists on building the windmill, which is the idea he says he completely disagrees with in the beginning. This further explains how Stalin fought for power, regardless of the process it took to receive it. Also, the windmill symbolizes the projects Stalin conducted after the revolution and the difficult work that is forced upon the middle class, which is represented by Boxer, the older horse who repeatedly says, “I will work harder” and “Napoleon is always right.” Orwell writes this to relate to the pressure and propaganda on the Russian society in result to the transition to communism. In conclusion, the government transition is represented in Animal Farm through Napoleon’s actions and their effects on the animals, which symbolizes Stalin’s power