Orwellian Parallels Exploring the Timeless Relevance of ’Animal Farm’ in Modern Politics

“Animal Farm“ is a satirical novella written by George Orwell, first published in 1945. The story is a political allegory that uses a group of farm animals to represent various political figures and events during the Russian Revolution of 1917 and its aftermath. The narrative begins with the animals on Manor Farm, led by the boar Old Major, revolting against their human owner, Mr. Jones, who represents the oppressive czarist regime. The animals, inspired by Old Major’s vision of a utopian society where animals live free from human tyranny, successfully overthrow Mr. Jones. After the rebellion, the pigs, particularly Napoleon and Snowball, take on leadership roles and establish a new government based on a set of principles known as the Seven Commandments. These commandments, initially aimed at promoting equality and justice, are gradually manipulated by the pigs to serve their own interests. As time passes, the pigs consolidate power, and the farm undergoes a transformation.