Animal Farm Essay, Author George Orwell

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The novel "Animal Farm" is different from the other books as it is a story that links to real life world events like communism, dictatorship and the people that suffer. The author George Orwell said when asked, "I do not wish to comment on my work; if it does not speak for itself, it is a failure". It tells the story of some animals on a farm driving out their farmer, "Mr Jones". They start a revolution, which begins very well but ends in tragedy because of one hungry power animal, "Napoleon" a Berkshire pig.

The leader at the start of the revolution was Snowball; he had listened to old major very well (old Major gave the idea to the animals for a revolution), he died. He believed all the animals were equal and treated them well. Then Napoleon takes puppies from Jessica the dog. He secretly trained to obey his every command.

Napoleon orders them to kill Snowball. This allowed Napoleon to take over; it was of terror for the animals, which included killings of innocent animals, slave labour and not enough food. George Orwell intended this to represent real life events.

In the novel "Animal Farm" Snowball believes in democracy and organised meetings. He is a powerful leader that cares for animals. He listens to what they need in improving where they sleep, eat and defecate. He is brave, but vicious. He led the animals into the "The Battle of the Cow Shed" against Mr Jones and his men. Snowball was at the front line charging at the men. Even though they had guns the still went on. However when the men started shooting one of the bullets skimmed Snowballs back. He was bleeding but didn't give up. Snowball also made plans to build a windmill, which would...