Animal Farm Russian Revolution

The setting of George Orwell’s novel Animal Farm is truly more than just a farm and its characters are more than just farm animals. The 1946 novel does in fact takes place on a farm, however, it is really about the Russian Revolution and the many things the Russian government could be capable of doing with such leaderships. That being said, although most animals possess a greater position than others, each farm animal is significant in their own way. What led to the denouement of Animal Farm, aka the Russian Revolution, was with the help of minor characters along with the major lead.

The novella begins with a certain character that is featured in one chapter but makes a huge impact on the entire novella. Old Major, a prized boar, represents Karl Marx because like Marx, he “influences the worker to rebel against the ruling class” (Enotes 1). Both also died before they were able to see the revolution. Old Major was widely respected amongst the other animals on the farm. For he was the oldest and was treated

Representing the Soviet Union and Propaganda department of Lenin's government (Animal Farm - Comparison of characters to the Russian Revolution 1), Squealer lies and manipulates the rest of the animals into believing Napoleon is good. Both a propagandist and Squealer are easily able to manipulate others into being gullible and obeying outrageous laws. With Squealer constantly showering the animals of the farm with lies about how wonderful Napoleon is when ,in reality, he’s malevolent, the pigs follow all of the given orders with no thought or hesitation. Because Squealer is so obedient towards his leader ,Napoleon, he is a great example for a propagandist. Though he is somewhat of a minor character throughout the novella, without the persuasion of Squealer, the rest of the animals would not have obeyed Napoleon's set laws which he himself