How Does Power Corrupt In Animal Farm

In George Orwell historical novel, Animal Farm, satires the Russian Revolution that power corrupts individuals. Orwell recollected major events during his past experience of the Russian Revolution in a novel, Animal Farm. Notably, when Orwell created,” a farm society of animals at the end of World War II during a period of authoritarian power and government propaganda”(Turley). This novel reflects events during the Russian Revolution. He uses the novel as a reference for people to be wary of the corruption in governments in order to persuade people that power is too baneful to be controlled. If too much power is bestowed upon a person, that would lead to corruption in the individuals mind set. He uses bibliographical criticism to help show the

As we know the novel, Animal Farm, displays a variety of farm animals and each of them play an important role. The animal pig symbolized the corrupt rich upper class as they strive for power. For instance, when Napoleon seized power and took,” Advantage of his power, and turns the farm into a totalitarian-type government. Napoleon began to change the seven commandments of Animalism, becoming more human-like, and blaming every bad thing on Snowball” (Symbolism). Everything that Napoleon says becomes law. Napoleon was seen in the end of the story to be standing on 2 legs and wearing human clothing; taking the place of their human owner they overthrew. The other animals such as, Clover, Boxer, Mollie, Benjamin, and etc. represents the lower class who are undermined and oppressed by the upper class. Boxer represented the hard working people during the Russian revolution. He often worked extra hours in the Manor Farm, while the other animals was resting or asleep. He continued this until his body was worn down to the brink were he cannot move his body. They are constantly being overrun by the pigs and humans, performing long-lengthy labor for the profit for the higher-upper