Analyzing The Seven Commandments In George Orwell's Animal Farm

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The book Animal Farm by George Orwell, in chapter two Seven Commandments is written for animals and spelled out for the animals in no uncertain terms. Just like the book Animal Farm, every society has certain rules and the society members are mandated to follow. There are many rules in our society that are written and the unwritten rules guides us through our daily lives. Most of the time unwritten rules help us create a better environment and guide us in our daily life.
There are many unwritten rules that help guide us to improve our society in many ways. In my opinion, I strongly believe the society first commandment should be talking right. I mean by talking right is that people should stop gossiping and spreading rumors about a person or …show more content…

Before we can fully respect every person, we need to appreciate our talents because humility means fighting for own rights and showing the world our talents that we believe wed should be know for. We should not be arrogant about our self because
In addition, to society’s commandment about talking right, being honest and respectful to others, there’s should be a commandment about everyone being wise or turning wise. It’s principal to be wise or turn wise because the knowledge of wisdom keeps us focused and helps us grow and improve society’s thoughts. This commandment is similar to the animal commandments about killing no animals and animals treating everyone equal because treating and killing no animal makes a stronger relation with other animals to improve and defend animal’s rebellion against the humans and harsh treatment with …show more content…

Most of the time when family wants to go out and spend a whole day traveling, or going to picnics on the weekend, they don’t get to go thinking about children’s not getting enough time to do homework and study. Teachers should give leisure time to the student over the weekend so; the children are prepared for schools days and study so they can get higher grades. This commandment is similar to the commandments about no animals should wear clothes, drink alcohol and sleep in a bed because if animals follow human characteristics there’s no point or free to have fun being an animal. Basically, if kids have homework over the weekend, there no point making the school close on Saturdays and Sunday when the kids will spend their time at home doing their school homework’s. This commandment is similar to the commandment about whatever goes upon two legs is an enemy because the animals will always consider humans harsh and impotence to

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