The Use Of Propaganda In George Orwell's Animal Farm

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George Orwell’s acclaimed fable Animal Farm was a satirical piece, intended to shine a new perspective upon the events which occurred during the Russian Revolution in 1917. The use of symbolism portrayed the truths and hardships of communism and the corruptions of government. George Orwell’s cleverness was woven throughout Animal Farm and was evident from cover to cover as he showed how easily people and in turn a nation can be misguided. The use of propagandas was the main way the pigs remained in power and kept everyone under their control. Large portions of their false indoctrination included the use of fearful threats, euphemisms, and the transferring of emotions to things other than the true cause. These propagandas succeeded in their deceit by subtly enforcing their lies into other’s minds, one deception after another. …show more content…

The first seed of uneasiness was planted during Major’s final speech to the animals.”But no animal escapes the cruel knife in the end. You young porkers who are sitting in front of me, every one of you will scream your lives out at the block within a year. To that horror we all must come - cows, pigs, hens, sheep, everyone.” Worry was not merely the primary cause for the rebellion, but also the key factor as to why Animal Farm lasted throughout numerous years. The pigs, namely Napoleon and Squealer, threatened the inferior animals with Jones’ return so that the animals remained unyielding in their labor and devotion. Fear of their death and Jones' return was arguably the most effective form of propaganda used upon the