Animal Farm is an allegorical novel written by George Orwell. It depicts a world where animals can communicate with other species and are more intelligent than the real world. The plot is set in England at a farm called ‘The Manor Farm’. It is managed by Mr Jones, his men. They made the animals work very hard, whipping and starving them. Old Major, a prized middle-white boar and the oldest of all farm animals, is a valuable prize. He encourages animals to rebel against humans and promotes self rule by them, arguing that it will bring all animals prosperity. When Jones and his men forget their animals are fed, the rebellious animals start to revolt and expel them from their farm. The freedom is won by the Pigs, who lead the animals to adopt the Seven Commandments, which instill the spirit and values of equality, justice mutual respect, sharing the good of all, unity and brotherhood between animals. It’s all good for a while but the utopia ends quickly. This power brings about a different kind of society than what Old Major had planned. Animal Farm, a dark comedy on corruption and the power that enslaves, is heavily inspired in part by the Russian Revolution. People who have been educated about the Russian Revolution and are familiar with its symbols and characters will understand them better. However, anyone can still grasp the message. George Orwell was an author and socialist. This book was written in 1945 by a democratic socialist to show how the Russian Revolution failed. Orwell blamed the failure of the Russian Revolution on the greed of leaders and their tyrannical means of attaining their ends. However, Animal Farm progresses to show that the main obstacles each country faces are narcissism, tyranny of leaders, fake propaganda and rumours, crushing of dissent and ignorance of the general population. These major themes are still relevant today 75 years after the original publication. The story picks up pace after the rebellion and self-rule of animals. From here, the book is entertaining and captivating and continues to delight with its many twists. Each page is a gripping tale that stirs emotions. Sometimes it’s admiration and sometimes it’s hatred and disgust. Other times, it’s just pity. The story becomes more relatable as it progresses and feels like it is a reflection on many countries around the globe. The book’s quick pace is one reason it is so interesting. Finally, the author concludes the book with a spectacular ending. Chapter 10 must be the best piece of writing in the history allegorical fiction has ever seen. The book offers a fresh perspective on the world and the administrators who run it. It also provides plenty of food for thought. The novel forces you to see the world from a different perspective and will stay with you long-after you’ve forgotten it. Squealer moves from sideto side, waving his tail and skipping to persuade animals. This is a humorous parody of politicians’ dramatic gestures and theatrical speeches to persuade their public. These and other funny moments enhance the reading experience. They also force us to reflect on the stupidity of many things our leaders do. The story’s socio-political commentary is seamlessly integrated into it in a subtle way. This is particularly evident in the tragic finale, which is both sad and funny. It is only 90 pages long and includes many short and long-term leaps. The book’s only flaw is its length. It would have enhanced the experience of the reader, as well as made the story more memorable. Animal Farm is an allegorical novel that manages to combine both intellectual symbolism to send a message and captivating storytelling to entertain the reader. It is a must-read book for anyone who wants to better understand the status quo and social structure. If you enjoy political thrillers, this book is worth reading. Fans of historical fantasy will also enjoy this book. Animal Farm’s leading character is Napoleon. He’s described as a young, strong-looking Berkshire bull who talks but is notorious for his stubbornness and insistence on getting his way. He is the antagonist of the novel and an allegory to Joseph Stalin. He is a clever man with a strong desire to be in power. He is an egoistic leader, proud and tyrannical, who wants to be the best. Johari Window shows clearly that Napoleon is a smart dictator. He hides a lot and keeps it secret from others. This description matches Napoleon perfectly. He doesn’t talk much and doesn’t tell anyone what is going on inside of his mind. Because of this, Napoleon’s actions seem to be shocking to animals. They could not help it because he has already used his dogs as well as other pigs against any protest. Napoleon’s Interrogator personality can be seen in his decision to take nine puppies from their mothers to a room in the farm. They were raised to be strong, powerful dogs nearly as large as wolves and to be used to remove Snowball. The book also shows the corrupting power of power. It describes how revolutions promise a just and fair society, but that the new rulers and leaders often return to the same practices as their predecessors. George Orwell does an excellent job of illustrating how the desire for power can lead to the slow death of the fair practices and values that the rebellions were supposed to bring, thus negating the impact of revolutions. The symbolisms in the book are very clear and easy to understand. Although it might appear to be a fantasy book, it is actually a narrative that has a lot in common with the modern revolutions and uprisings, including the Russian Revolution. It shows how greed and power can take precedence over all moral and ethical considerations. It shows how decision-makers who place their own interests above the welfare of others almost always lead to the demise of society and its constituents. The Ego Massaging of leaders who have become tyrants is another interesting topic. It shows how power can distance them from reality. Leaders become surrounded with yes-men, sycophants and others who praise them for any and all mistakes. This gives the impression that they are invincible. They forget the everyday struggles of the people who helped them achieve their power positions, the general population. The book shows Napoleon surrounded by yes-men such as Minimus (the poet), who don’t show Napoleon the true face of the dictator, but praise him and applaud him regardless of the outcome. These leaders manipulate the minds and hearts of the people to conceal their failings using fallacy, convoluted logic and utter lies. To avoid public outrage, they redirect anger toward them to another person, thing, or organization. Because power is their most important asset, they will do whatever it takes to preserve their image and power. This shows how hatred and poison is used to spread hatred to make a narrative of us against them. The enemy is created to rally the masses to the leader. It doesn’t matter if this enemy is real or not, they will use it to divert attention away from the failures of the authority in solving real problems that affect people’s lives. Napoleon claims that Snowball, who enters the night to spoil all the fruits and grains, is the reason for low production at the farm. Another important tool is changing the history and presenting false facts. This is done to discredit predecessors or opponents and give themselves the appearance of being a savior. Napoleon does this by downplaying Snowball’s participation in the Battle of the Cowshed. Next, he calls Snowball a traitor and declares him an agent of Jones. This applies to modern times too, as false news and fake facts are still being spread by leaders from opposing factions in order to discredit their respective roles in historical achievements. Tyrants and Authoritarian Leaders don’t tolerate any opposition and, because they believe they are right, this makes them very harsh on protestors and dissenters. Dissenting voices and protests are needed to help leaders learn from their mistakes, and then take corrective action that is good for society. Narcissist leaders don’t generally appreciate this. Napoleon used a brutal approach to remove dissenters from the animal farms. He labeled them traitors and ordered them executed. This serves as a warning to others about the consequences of dissenting from authority. This is also very relevant today, as protestors are swiftly labeled as traitors, anti-nationals, and other derogatory labels. Propaganda techniques can easily manipulate an ignorant and illiterate population, as the novel shows. The novel highlights the fact that knowledge and education are essential for fighting totalitarianism. The clever strategizing of the pigs and the dissemination of information is the key to the success of the Rebellion against Jones in the beginning. The animals can’t take over the farm from Napoleon because they lack education. Those who had been educated and realized Napoleon was going against the ideals protested but were silenced and later executed. The rest of the animals kept going as they were, believing lies and working harder to make their lives better.

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