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Animal Farm is a satirical novella written by George Orwell, which portrays a reenactment of the Russian Revolution through the use of allegory. Orwell employs the simplicity of an animal fable to represent the political ideas and events central to the Russian Revolution. The use of this device allows him to shed light on his skepticism and disapproval towards Stalin’s totalitarian policies as a Russian Dictator. Furthermore, through studying the characterization, plot, and themes in the novel, historical parallels to the Russian Revolution will be revealed. The Purpose OF THE SITEThis site provides online resources that aims to unravel the allegorical novel Animal Farm by George Orwell. With the purpose to recognize and record the historical elements that George Orwell employed in Animal Farm, this site will examine the historical parallels drawn to the Russian Revolution in relation to the events and characters of the novel. Including George Orwell’s Works, the allegory of Karl Marx and Joseph Stalin as well as the idea of dictatorship and propaganda. Ultimately, you will be able to uncover Orwell’s true intentions for writing the novel and how he utilizes satirical techniques to deliver his outlook of the Russian Revolution.
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