Vladimir Nabokov

a name for himself. Not in a positive way in fact he wanted to dictate the lives of innocent people solely for his own interests. With that being said this man Joseph Stalin rouse to the occasion when in 1924 the first leader of the Soviet Union Vladimir Lenin died. Stalin seemed to want everything done his way and his way only and if no one was in agreement with him he made sure they paid. The Industrial Revolution was booming in Western Europe but not so much in Russia. In order to…

In the novel Animal Farm, George Orwell tell us a story about a farm that is overworked and has animals being mistreated. These animals set a goal to create a farm with freedom, equality, and most important no humans. In the novel, the animals think that the pigs are the most intelligent and the pigs become the leader of the farm. The animals had no clue that soon their fellow leaders will become humans and that they would be manipulated to do as the pigs wish. Orwell basically is saying that…

In George Orwell’s novel, Animal Farm, he proves that it is inevitable for humans to equate everyone. Orwell explains this by his story which is about a group of farm animals that rebel against their farmer. After he gets kicked out, Napoleon, a pig, takes power and corrupts the farm. His power gets to the point where they were better off with the farmer, Mr. Jones. Orwell also illustrates how it is human nature to make mistakes and take control of power. Summarizing his point, he is saying that…

Joseph Stalin The dictator of the U.S.S.R Joseph Stalin was born in Gori Georgia on December 18, 1878; but changed his birthday to December sixth. The name Stalin came from the Russian word for man of steel (“Joseph Stalin”). His life was hard growing up because his family suffered from poverty (“Stalin. Joseph”) and his home life was rough, because his father beat him (“Joseph Stalin”). In 1906, Stalin married Ekaterina “Kato” Svanidze (1885-1907), a seamstress. The couple had one son, Yakov…

Triumphant Rebellion, Failed Corruption Never wrestle with pigs because you both get dirty and the pig likes it¨is a quote by the famous playwright, George Bernard Shaw, that can be easily linked to another George. George Orwell. George Orwell wrote an allegorical novella, Animal Farm, that reflected upon the Russian Revolution in 1917, by using a group of animals that revolted against their owners in the pursuit of achieving ¨Animalism¨, a term mirroring Communism. Both the Russian…

Since the beginning of the 18th century, Russia had been going through a series of changes under the power of Tsar Peter the Great. Anton Chekhov, one of the greatest short fiction writers in all of history, lived in this new found Russia. Education, military, agriculture, and the general economy are just some reasons behind the reforms that were changed dramatically throughout all of Russia. Peter’s main focus was modernizing the country that he ruled. To most of Russia, a simple European…

An allegory is defined as a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, normally a moral or political one. Animal Farm allegorizes Joseph Stalin and how he rose to power as a burning commentary of the history and rhetoric of the Russian Revolution. In the story, the animals overthrow Mr. Jones, the human oppressor, by a democratic coalition of animals. The pigs establish themselves as the ruling class in the new society. An example of the parellels between Animal…

Communism and capitalism had many different ideologies. There were many differences in political control, personal rights, and economics. A communist government would have very strict laws and give citizens very little rights and freedom. Capitalism gave the people power and let them have a say in economic and political decisions. The two forms of government were practically the complete opposite of eachother. To begin with, communism and capitalism had very different views on citizen’s rights.…

Osaka Castle is one of the most beautiful and well known historical landmarks in Japan. The castle has a long and interesting history and has had several incarnations. The castle began life as a small temple known as Ishiyama Hongan-ji. During its more than 500 years of history the building has been destroyed and rebuilt several times, because of its strategic and later cultural importance. Hongan-ji was originally built as a place of retirement for the Holy Priest Rennyo, the great revivalist…

A government where the ruler or ruling group has complete control. An example of totalitarian in the phrase "totalitarian regime" which means a rule where the ruler has total authority over everyone. Totalitarian governments came to power because they kill people. Also Totalitarian regimes kill a greater number of foreign citizens. In general, the more totalitarian a government is, the more likely they will kill people. The more totalitarian regimes kill greater number of people. The more…