Animal Farm

George Orwell’s Animal Farm is a sharp political allegory that exposes how power corrupts and how ideals can be twisted into oppression. The story begins with the animals’ dream of equality and freedom after overthrowing their human master. Yet as the pigs gain authority, they gradually replicate the very tyranny they once resisted.

The novel reveals that ignorance and blind trust allow manipulation. The sheep repeat slogans without thought, and the other animals, lacking education, cannot challenge the pigs’ lies. Through this, Orwell shows how propaganda and control of information sustain dictatorship.

Napoleon’s rise mirrors that of Stalin, and the transformation of the commandments—especially “All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others”—summarizes the betrayal of revolutionary ideals.

Reading Animal Farm made me reflect on how easily power can corrupt even noble causes. It warns that true equality requires critical thinking, transparency, and the courage to question authority.