"Animal Farm"

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This paper explains that the basic plot of "Animal Farm" closely parallels that of the Russian Revolution: The animals on Manor Farm in Hertfordshire, England (the place of Orwell's birth) are dissatisfied with the negligent treatment they are receiving from Farmer Jones. The author points out that one major theme of this story is the sad, but often true, story of evil triumphing over the good: In the end, although the animals have fought and worked for their freedom, oppression reigns. The paper contends that Orwell is well-versed in the art of effective storytelling because Orwell's writing is simple yet descriptive and can be read and comprehended by the less advanced reader.

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"Orwell's language techniques continue in his careful name-choice for a number of the vital characters. Moses, the trained raven, represents the Church. He tells the animals about Sugarcandy Mountain where all animals go after death, delivering a religious message to the people just as his namesake did in the Bible. Napoleon, the great dictator pig, is named aptly after the French emperor, representing Stalin and Hitler in his totalitarian leadership. Squealer represents the newspapers and propagandists of the day who played spin doctor to report the news of the leaders in a palatable form that calms the masses, regardless of the truth of the events. A less obvious name choice is that of Frederick, who is named after Frederick the Great, who was strongly admired by Hitler."

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