Animal Farm
By George Orwell
The book Animal Farm by George Orewell uses many motifs that explain lots. They are brought up in parts of the book that remind you of others. He is able to use these in such ways to keep you reading. There are so many motifs they can relate from good to bad, with the new leader like Napoleon. George Orwell uses “comrades” to say that when people feel threatened, they will do anything to hold on to their power.
Napoleon's tyrannical rule over Animal Farm was a detrimental occurrence, casting a dark shadow upon its once hopeful spirit. His ruthless pursuit of power led him to commit heinous acts, like the tragic killing of Boxer. Feeling threatened by Boxer's growing strength and influence, Napoleon callously sent him off to the horse slaughterhouse, driven solely by his own selfishness. In contrast, the
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Under the guise of protecting the "comrades" and further consolidating his power, Napoleon shamelessly resorts to sacrificing his fellow animals in pursuit of his selfish agenda. With a calculated and callous disregard for their lives, he cunningly manipulates their loyalty, painting a picture of solidarity and shared purpose while secretly plotting their demise. They claimed and it, “Was announced that the battle would be called the Battle of the Windmill, and that Napoleon had created a new decoration, the Order of the Green Banner, which he had conferred upon himself.” they soon realized and panicked that, ” Comrade Napoleon was dying!” As the battle rages on, the motif of "comrades" becomes twisted and distorted, with Napoleon exploiting the very concept he once professed to uphold. In his relentless pursuit of dominance, he demonstrates the profound extent to which power corrupts, even at the cost of those who once considered themselves