BOOK REVIEW: Animal Farm by George Orwell
One of my favourite books that I think still carries weight in especially today’s society
As a quick quote from Nolan’s Batman Trilogy – “You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain.”
Mr. Jones, the drunken farmer, represents a tyrannic authority figure. ld Major, the wise old pig who inspires the rebellion, represents the oppressed
At first all the animals are happy and behind the rebellion hundred percent. The pigs take role as the leaders because they are considered the smartest.
Two important characters and a symbol that important in the story are:
Napoleon, the pig who seizes control of the farm. Ambitious and ruthless, he uses propaganda, terror, and lies to consolidate his authority. He rewrites history to glorify himself.
Boxer, the strong but simpleminded workhorse, embodies the exploited working class (the proletariat). His mantras, “I will work harder” and “Napoleon is always right,” reflect the blind loyalty that allows tyrants to remain in power. Boxer’s tragic end — sent to the glue factory after he collapses from overwork — highlights how oppressive regimes discard even their most devoted supporters when they are no longer useful.
A windmill was used as a symbol of progress and shared prosperity, becomes a tool of manipulation and endless toil. Its repeated destruction and rebuilding show how rulers keep the working class occupied with false promises while maintaining their own power.
George Orwell’s Animal Farm is not just a story about animals on a farm. It represents the corruption of power.
A timeless warning that reminds us about a universal warning about how ideals of equality and justice can be corrupted when power is unchecked.
Animal Farm is a masterwork of political satire and social commentary. It reveals uncomfortable truths about human nature, power, and the ease with which propaganda can manipulate the masses.
Even decades after its publication, Animal Farm remains a chilling reminder: all too often, some are more equal than others.
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