“All animals are equal; but some animals are more equal than others” (Orwell 118). This quote reiterates that corruption is inevitable when a ruler grasps absolute power. This is why levels of leadership are necessary to prevent misconduct. In the allegory Animal Farm, George Orwell effectively depicts the unfit Czar Nicholas II through the cruel Mr. Jones since both leaders caused animosity and gave the people just cause to rebel, just like the 2011 Egyptian protests against Hosni Mubarak’s regime. Czar Nicholas II was a harsh leader who silenced the people’s voices, but his defeat would soon follow. Because of the way Nicholas treated the people, workers and university students went on strike since they felt that things weren’t fair, especially in the debate over how long a work day should …show more content…
Many of Egypt’s citizens called for Mubarak’s resignation because he was not addressing public issues. During January of 2011, “thousands took to the streets, calling for Mubarak to step down” (Hosni Mubarak 2). He was not treating the people fairly, so they refused to live under his rule. He made many televised appearances, and though it was widely expected that he would admit his resignation publicly, that never happened. He told the public that he would “stay in office until the end of his term”(“Hosni Mubarak” 2). He didn't crack under the pressure yet. He did however appoint Omar Sulleiman as his Vice President. He soon came under a lot of pressure to resign or leave. So he fled to a town by the name of Sharm el-Sheikh, “where he maintained a residence”(“Hosni Mubarak” 2). Because he feared for his safety he left and Suleiman soon announced that Mubarak had stepped down. It made sense that the people revolted because their of their low level of quality of life and the fact that the leader failed to address public