Government develops in all situations from small family levels, to full countries, as in the United States. Government reveals itself as a necessary evil that begins as a way to maintain the well-being of a group of people but slowly manifests itself as a way to benefit its leaders. The acquiring of power quickly overwhelms the moral obligation a leader has to protect those they serve. The constant growth of power of the pigs in the novel, Animal Farm shows parallels to the United States government today.
The pigs fell into power in a very natural and innocent way. Manor Farm just evicted its previous dictator Mrs. Jones and had great need to find someone to unite the animals in a way that would ensure protection against further threats. The pig, the smartest of the animals, naturally filled this vacancy of leadership. At first the pigs’ leadership greatly benefited Manor Farm, but over time the pigs slowly made changes to benefit themselves such as, allowing all the milk and apples to go to themselves and moving back only their own wake up call. All of these changes were fairly mundane compared to what was to come after the eviction of Napoleon’s co-leader Snowball. After this, Napoleon's power grew completely unchecked and he no longer made choices for the well-being of the other …show more content…
People search for someone they may look to for answers and to give them comfort and inspiration when this happens. In both the United States’ situation and the Animal farm’s situation, a new system of leadership arose to power after a separation from a former power. The change became necessary in both instances, but this change soon developed negative effects. Another parallel between the two also becomes evident over time as an element of corruption becomes evident. Government tends to begin with the good intention of the citizens in mind but becomes more and more concerned with their own agenda as time
The pigs fell into power in a very natural and innocent way. Manor Farm just evicted its previous dictator Mrs. Jones and had great need to find someone to unite the animals in a way that would ensure protection against further threats. The pig, the smartest of the animals, naturally filled this vacancy of leadership. At first the pigs’ leadership greatly benefited Manor Farm, but over time the pigs slowly made changes to benefit themselves such as, allowing all the milk and apples to go to themselves and moving back only their own wake up call. All of these changes were fairly mundane compared to what was to come after the eviction of Napoleon’s co-leader Snowball. After this, Napoleon's power grew completely unchecked and he no longer made choices for the well-being of the other …show more content…
People search for someone they may look to for answers and to give them comfort and inspiration when this happens. In both the United States’ situation and the Animal farm’s situation, a new system of leadership arose to power after a separation from a former power. The change became necessary in both instances, but this change soon developed negative effects. Another parallel between the two also becomes evident over time as an element of corruption becomes evident. Government tends to begin with the good intention of the citizens in mind but becomes more and more concerned with their own agenda as time