The Reality of Socialism: Animal Farm by George Orwell

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“Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery” (Winston Churchill). Since the dawn of mankind, men have created and debated numerous forms of government. Governments are systems that regulate states, communities, or organizations through laws and regulations (Government). There are various types of governments, for instance, monarchy, capitalism, democracy, anarchy, and socialism. Socialism is an economic system that is known for its public ownership and planning of all major industries (Socialism 101). However, socialism has repeatedly proven to be the beginning of a reckless path to communism, making it an illogical choice of government.
All throughout history, socialist ideas and governments have made several appearances all around the globe. “A French revolutionary named François Noël Babeuf is credited with the idea of doing away with private property to create equality and is often considered the first socialist” (Hoyt 3). Although the socialist ideas may have existed before Babeuf, he was the first recorded person with the ideology. Since he came up with the ideals of socialism, it is logical that he is considered the creator and first socialist. However, “the concept wasn't popularized until the late 1700s, when the Industrial Revolution caused some drastic changes around the world” (Hoyt 3). When the Industrial Revolution took place, a separation formed between the rich and poor, creating inequality. Since the Industrial Revolution was a time of change and separation, it is logical that people vouched for a change to socialism. “By the early 1900s, the disparity of wealth in the United States was growing even more obvious, and so...

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