Animal Farm , written by George Orwell , is a political fable that tells the story of a group of farm animals who rebel against their cruel human master, hoping to create a society where all animals are equal, free, and happy. Inspired by the dream of the wise old pig Old Major, the animals overthrow the farmer Mr. Jones and take control of the farm, renaming it Animal Farm. At first, the animals work together to build an egalitarian community based on the principles of Animalism, summarized in the Seven Commandments painted on the barn wall. However, over time, the pigs—led by the cunning and power-hungry Napoleon—begin to seize control. They gradually assume privileges, manipulate language and truth, and use fear and propaganda to maintain power. Eventually, they become indistinguishable from the humans they once overthrew. This allegory clearly reflects the events of the Russian Revolution of 1917 and the rise of Stalinism. The animals represent different social and political groups...
THE PLOT Nineteen Eighty-Four , written by George Orwell , is an anti-utopian, or dystopian, novel that describes a bleak and oppressive society in which human instincts, intelligence, and individual freedom are crushed by a ruthless and all-powerful political regime. The story depicts a totalitarian power that exerts complete control over individuals through advanced technology and psychological manipulation. At the head of this regime is Big Brother, a symbolic and omnipresent figure who embodies the government's authority. The novel explores the modern individual’s enslavement to mass media, surveillance, and propaganda. The novel is set in the year 1984, in a world divided into three superstates: Oceania, Eastasia, and Eurasia, which are in a state of perpetual war. Britain, referred to as Airstrip One, is a province of Oceania and is governed by a totalitarian dictatorship led by Big Brother. He is not just the ruler but also a constant presence: his image is everywhere, and...