Through the use of symbolism, characterisation, allegorical depiction of sceptical archetypes. Animal Farm, a tale written by George Orwell and, The Lives of Others directed by Florian Henckel Von Donnersmarck both explore the, dangers that are inherent in a totalitarian and socialist regime. Each texts demonstrates that hope for change is needed in a totalitarian society however come to different conclusions. Through these texts we see that the totalitarian government has no conscience about harming their citizens and, that is shown by the victimisation of individuals. Both authors also emphasise that the abuse of power brings corruption which is seen through Hempf and the Pigs. Animal farm is a bleak prophetic representation of what could
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This is as Christa-Marie Sielands was a famous east Berlin Actress who complemented the well-known play writer George Dreyman. Though Sieland opposed to the socialist regime, she knew that it would threaten her career which is why she resorted to sleeping with Minister Hempf and such so that her needs could be met. Sieland began to rely on anti-depressants which was forbidden in East Germany as civilians of the GDR are made to believe that the GDR is perfect meaning you cannot be depressed. Jerska’s death was a foreshadowing of Christa- Maries death as he was driven to despair and suicide. This is similarly shown in Animal farm through Boxer, a strong six feet tall horse who is filled with motivation gets introduced to the concept of animalism and decides to join the side which rebels. Unlike the other animals, Boxer is not intelligent as he is unable to learn any letters from the alphabet passed ‘D’ however is able to understand simple slogans such as “Napoleon is always right”. Boxer needs to be told of his terrible fate by Benjamin and Clover but he becomes wise to Napoleon's ways too late, and his death is another example of Napoleon's tyranny. Both Text show that the authority in these regimes manipulate and dictate those who are innocent and
This is as Christa-Marie Sielands was a famous east Berlin Actress who complemented the well-known play writer George Dreyman. Though Sieland opposed to the socialist regime, she knew that it would threaten her career which is why she resorted to sleeping with Minister Hempf and such so that her needs could be met. Sieland began to rely on anti-depressants which was forbidden in East Germany as civilians of the GDR are made to believe that the GDR is perfect meaning you cannot be depressed. Jerska’s death was a foreshadowing of Christa- Maries death as he was driven to despair and suicide. This is similarly shown in Animal farm through Boxer, a strong six feet tall horse who is filled with motivation gets introduced to the concept of animalism and decides to join the side which rebels. Unlike the other animals, Boxer is not intelligent as he is unable to learn any letters from the alphabet passed ‘D’ however is able to understand simple slogans such as “Napoleon is always right”. Boxer needs to be told of his terrible fate by Benjamin and Clover but he becomes wise to Napoleon's ways too late, and his death is another example of Napoleon's tyranny. Both Text show that the authority in these regimes manipulate and dictate those who are innocent and