Animal Farm: — And Related Readings

Orwell's work is part of a tradition of dystopian and anti-totalitarian literature. Animal Farm - Literature Guide - LitCharts

Animal Farm by George Orwell (1945) is a seminal satirical allegorical novella, frequently studied as a biting critique of the 1917 Russian Revolution and the subsequent rise of Stalinism. It tells the story of farm animals who overthrow their human oppressor, only to fall under a new, more oppressive dictatorship led by pigs. Core Themes and Analysis Animal farm: and related readings

The pigs' propagandist, representing the official state media. Orwell's work is part of a tradition of

Squealer, the propaganda agent, constantly rewrites history and alters the Seven Commandments to justify the pigs' privileges, demonstrating how truth can be manipulated to control a population. Key Characters and Symbolism The central theme is

The story concludes with the horrifying realization that the pigs have become indistinguishable from the humans they replaced, highlighting that the new tyrants are often indistinguishable from the old ones. Key Characters and Symbolism

The central theme is that power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. The pigs, initially operating under the principle that "all animals are equal," gradually adopt human behaviors and traits.

The loyal, hardworking horse who believes in the system, representing the exploited working class.