To begin, in the stories of “Animal Farm” the book concludes on how the animals of Manor Farm turn into the owner of them by dictating each other, stealing ideas from one another, changing rules, overworking each other, and being just overall a communist farm. The author’s perspective and tone regarding intelligence explains how the pigs and Napoleon used their intelligence to trick and persuade the animals to their way of living. In the book “Animal Farm”, “The pigs did not actually work, but directed and supervised the others. With their superior knowledge it was natural that they should assume the leadership” (Orwell 12). The pigs dictate the animals and use them as slaves because they were not intelligent.
These behaviors and attitudes of the animals was a reflection of Snowball’s successful leadership. He involved everyone in the process of change, as well as explaining to them why changes needs to be made and what is the benefit. This was evident when he wanted to build a windmill so they can be electricity and improve their living conditions. Snowball knew the environment of the farm was central to the farms survival, by explaining to the group (animals) what needed to be done, it empowered them to have a choice and a voice concerning what is going on around them. The animals knew it was going to be a challenge due to their limitations, none the less they were motivated to completing the task to their own capacity.
In the novels, the crucible and animal farm, the leaders of society hold lots of power and can easily influence people's/animal's decisions and how they think. Leaders in the stories believe they are more intelligent than people in their societies. In animal farm, Napoleon the pig was a deceitful, power-hungry, manipulative, and self-centered leader of the farm. He manipulated the animals into believing stolen ideas were his, convinced them to believe lies, and told them that he would be a great leader and animals didn't have to work for long excruciating hours every day for years. In all actuality, He was taking advantage of the animal's intelligence.
In this novel written by George Orwell, we see that in the beginning that the animals had wanted a rebellion. Since Old Major’s death, Boars, such as Napoleon and Snowball, start taking the position as the Animal Farm leaders. But then Napoleon kicks Snowball out and now Napoleon is in charge along with Squealer by his side. With them present, it is clear that everything that has happened so far, the animals were better off without controlling the farm.
All the power made him want even more power. When this happened, Napoleon twisted all the principles Animal Farm was built on to justify his actions. He sent his puppies to kill anyone who was on Snowball’s side. He justified this action by adding on the rule that says, “No animal shall kill any other animal.” He added without cause to the end so that he wouldn’t get reprimanded for killing other animals.
The war between the states as in the civil war, pitted neighbor against neighbor. By the time it ended the confederate surrender in 1865. The civil war proved to be the coolest war ever fought in america as in the whole world. With 2.4 million soldiers killed, millions more injured. The population and territory of the south devastated.
The ways in which language is used to propagate specific images or ideas can have a significant impact on how individuals think. The need for prosperity, a higher standard of living, independence, and individuality are all potential drivers for a revolution. This often causes individuals to have a sensation of needing authority and imbalances. In the book “Animal Farm” by George Orwell, many of the characters are vulnerable and naïve due to their lack of intelligence, which makes them susceptible to manipulation by the other farm animals. The book illustrates various instances of how the farm and communism are tightly intertwined, as well as how manipulation and propaganda can boost certain individuals overall.
Who doesn’t love having power over everything? The pigs in Animal Farm were full of power, good and bad. However, having so much power can drastically change anyone’s mind. Due to the gift of intelligence, the pigs became the head of the farm immediately after the rebellion, creating rules that were to be followed, leading the animals into more work and labor than before the rebellion, purposely breaking the rules, and twisting words ever so slightly to bring back more benefits to the hypocritical pigs. Old Major, a boar too good for the troubles of Manor Farm, inspired the rebellion to the other animals.
The animal rights organization, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), is strongly against Predictor reintroduction. There are many points that are brought up explaining their concerns. There are many that come with reintroducing animals to an environment, not only on that animal but as well as on the many other animals living in that environment. For newly introduced predators there are risks that they may escape the section land they are “supposed” to be living in and risk getting hit by a car if they happen to find a road.
Because they were so hungry, they fought each other in anger. They were both harshly injured and extremely worn out that a couple of wild boars came by and attacked and killed them (Thurber, par. 2). In Animal Farm, the animals wanted to overthrow their leader, Jones because they wanted to be free and equal (Orwell, par. 11). With the help of Old Major, giving the idea of the Rebellion and a free society where all the animals were equal, the animals carried out the Rebellion and overthrew Jones (Orwell, par. 60). Snowball then rose to power, until he was chased off the farm by Napoleon and his dogs (Orwell, par. 122).
Many people all over the world have a lack of education. Without a proper education, it will be difficult to have a successful life unless you have a certain skill. Throughout history, it has been proven that so many people are being manipulated just because they think it’s the right thing. The people who are rich and powerful have control and influence on others and usually have a special talent, but the majority of successful people is in their position because of knowledge. In the book Animal Farm, by George Orwell, most of the animals do not have the ability to learn, which allows them to be manipulated.
Lastly, they put a death sentence on Snowball, so that if he ever shows up, they would kill him (Orwell Online). This threatens Snowball to stay away and makes the other pigs the leaders of Animal Farm. That is how threats are linked to rhetoric in Animal
Manipulation is the most deceitful way for us to achieve the things we desire the most. Throughout George Orwell’s novel, Animal Farm, language and the use of persuasive language lead to the accumulation of power. Language and the disappearance of Mr.Jones is where Napoleon dictatorship is made possible. The powerful rhetorical and their smart manipulations skills of language for any situation was what controlled the farm of its entirety. Pigs manipulated the Seven Commandments,Napoleon dictating, and the deceitful lies told by the Pigs were all methods for them to gain more power.
Lord Acton, the British historian, once said, “All power tends to corrupt, absolute power corrupts absolutely.” In the novel Animal Farm by George Orwell, the character Napoleon puts himself in charge. But, not only that he allows another pig, Squealer, to do his dirty work. And also uses dogs to chase his enemy, Snowball, away . In which leads to other animals not knowing that the farm is being ran the same way as when under Mr. Jones, the old farmer 's, control.
Napoleon also uses manipulation to gain and maintain a firm control by changing the Commandments for the farm in ways that work to his benefit. Squealer, Napoleon’s propaganda department, Keeps the farm animals believing in Napoleon by describing what they hear and see to make it seem harmless. Using effective tactics of fear, convincing propaganda, and manipulation, Napoleon gains and maintains control of Animal Farm. “Animal Farm” has corruption and equality in a way the animals try to succeed and achieve a goal to make the farm better. Power corrupts in “Animal Farm” because the pigs have a goal which is working together and helping one another.
