Animal Farm by George Orwell Summary Sample

Introduction

"Animal Farm," written by George Orwell, is a well-known story about farm animals who rise up against their human owners. In the end, it's the pigs, mainly Napoleon and Snowball, who take over and run things like a dictatorship. One major theme in the book is how the other animals can't really stand up to the pigs. In this essay, I'll dig into why that is. We'll look at how the pigs trick the other animals, how a lack of education plays into it, and how fear keeps everyone in line. By the end, I'll argue that it's all about controlling information and using tricks to keep everyone else quiet.

The Pigs' Tricks

So, why can't the animals argue with the pigs? Well, one big reason is because of all the tricks the pigs pull. Right from the start, they set themselves up as leaders. They're smart and use their way with words to win over everybody else. Take Squealer for example—a pig who's great at twisting the truth. He convinces the other animals that pigs need special treatment because everything they do is for everyone's good on the farm. This makes other animals trust them more than they should.

In "Animal Farm," there's always some sort of propaganda or slogan thrown at them to support pig rule. Like when Squealer keeps saying stuff like, "All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others." It makes it seem okay for pigs to have extra privileges and stops others from speaking out.

By messing with how everyone sees things and using fancy talk, pigs make it so questioning them feels like betrayal. So most of 'em stay quiet instead of arguing for what’s right.

Lack of Education

Another reason why nobody argues with the pigs? They just aren't educated enough! Throughout this whole tale, you notice that pigs are clearly smartest on this farm—Napoleon even turns into some kind of historian! They use their smarts to control those who don’t know any better—and those poor uneducated souls get tricked pretty easily.

In Orwell's book only these crafty pigs can read or write—and boom—they control all info out there too! They change commandments of Animalism whenever they want and since others can't read... well... they don’t even notice!

This gap in education means no way can others challenge or argue back effectively—and thus those smartypants stay ruling strong while everyone else falls under their thumb.

Fear Factor

Let's not forget fear—it's another huge thing stopping anyone from talking back against these pig bosses either! Throughout this tale-filled journey they create such an atmosphere where speaking up gets dangerous real quick!

Pigs manage resources like food/shelter tightly keeping order intact among folks afraid stepping outta line might lead straight into trouble territory.

For instance—the moment any animal confesses working alongside Snowball? Bam—Napoleon has ‘em executed immediately sending shockwaves through remaining bunch warning opposition equals violence dealt swiftly!

This climate built around punishment ensures silent obedience across board; nobody wants risk landing themselves serious harm—even death potentially looming overhead—that alone silences most dissent leaving only whispers behind closed doors (if even that!).

Conclusion

In conclusion then... why don’t these farm critters speak up against pig power running wild unchecked? Simple enough: clever tricks pulled off flawlessly combined w/lackluster education levels topped off nicely by paralyzing fears ensure staying hush-hush becomes norm rather than exception within confines here @ "Animal Farm."

This story warns us about unchecked power dangers—it shows importance staying informed & involved personally avoiding pitfalls leading down paths similar seen here amongst our four-legged friends living life stuck beneath oinky overlords’ reign supreme if left unchallenged long term sadly enough indeed...

References

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