Animal Farm by George Orwell, C. M. Woodhouse (Introduction), Russell Baker (Preface by)

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November 23, 2009: Animal Farm - George Orwell

In the beginning all of the animals had similar, if not the same intentions. As the story continues the animals become detailed individually and mold into who they truly are. The content was quite fascinating it grasped my attention and kept it. I was intrigued from cover to cover.

Based on the metaphorical analysis people make when reading Animal Farm, they see the history and events that are relatable and were George Orwell's initial motivation for composing this novel. Along with addressing this issue. Creating the theme was wonderfully witty of Orwell. He placed events in appropriate sequence, with outstanding organization.

The articulation in Animal Farm is amusing and engaging. The communication the animals shared was sometimes difficult because the animals with less intelligence were easily persuaded by biased commentary. The language was intelligible I was never at a loss to understand. George Orwell was comparing events that happened when Communism devastated Russia. He created a visual that did justice on the topic. He could not have done a better job, according to me.

From the beginning Orwell's novel was entertaining but one section made me stop and think about this subject. The animals believed they could create a utopian society if they made major changes. This world could never be perfect. You cannot be sure one decision could make the circumstances better or easier. It could alter it in a bad way, or you could sacrifice something and it could stay exactly the same as before. The animals "expelled" the humans from Manor Farm because the treatment that was upon them was intolerable.

Through trials most of the animal struggled but helped each other through everything. Yet some had dark secrets. And had no intention of helping anyone but themselves, by disguising themselves as faultless all of the animals confided in them. And some even looked up to them. They were concealing themselves and they were looked at as innocent. Which Orwell intentionally makes it obvious there were devious creatures on the farm.

Was the rebellion worth the tests the animals were given? In my opinion no. They could have continued living in the norm, being slaves to the humans. Without changing the usual agenda they could have been a family of animals, without the need for independence.

I would suggest this book to anyone. Reading for enjoyment, or for a book of choice novel project.

Danielle

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November 23, 2009: Only one word is needed to describe this book, brilliant. George Orwell's Animal Farm commendably interprets the trials and triumphs that are come upon while striving to achieve power of choice. This apologue shares with readers the lives of animals on Manor Farm and their encounter with intentions to establish an unbiased nation. The rural setting of Animal Farm is purposely fashioned that particular way to give a clear understanding of the possibilities of actualizing a socialist state. The potential of that interest would be low if the circumstances aren't suitable. The set is just right for the climax of the story. In this satire, there is a farm full of miserable animals that are fed up with mistreatment and once they are motivated, act on their wishes. Their movement is transpired from the influence of Old Major, a wise old friend of the animals. Old Major led them to understand that they can have a better life, and shouldn't have to deal with injustice from humans. So, of course the animals are going to take his words into consideration. Once the exhausted animals overthrow their owner, Mr. Jones, things start to take turn but not for the better. The dominant bunch of the animals insists on creating a communist culture and jeopardizes their coalition. In this allusion to the Russian Revolution it depicts that you'll never accomplish exactly what you desire while trying to attain a cooperative society. The previous occurrence is predestined to reiterate itself. Slowly but surely every animal becomes independent in response to the pigs' mentality and their manipulative approach. Napoleon, the most demanding pig throws Snowball, his thought to be equal out of the picture in order to formulate his epitome of the perfect domain. Before taking his plan into action he uses Snowball to his capacity to manipulate the animals into thinking everything he does is right. The animals are convinced and thrown into a web of deception, which eventually leads to a frustrated farm. Will the animals ever reach their goals or just fade into continual desolation realizing their ideal land will never come about. Orwell superbly refers to Joseph Stalin and Leon Trotsky's clash for power. George Orwell's noteworthy allegory publicizes its intensity in a variety of ways. Animal Farm has been made the most of all around the world and has been recognized to be an intelligently written citation to communism in general. Burying yourself in this book wouldn't be regretted.