or social injustice suffered by a group of the general public. Typically a minority of the

population, in search of a better lifestyle fights back against the oppression they have

been forced to endure. History is full of countless examples of this. Two such notable

revolutions are the French and Russian movements, though they occurred at completely

different time periods they share common similarities. Many times in the course of a

revolution the initial goals of the revolting group are enjoyed and for a short period of

time a general sense of accomplishment is felt by the induction of new ideas. However as

seen in the French and Russian revolutions the leadership that was so strongly opposed is

returned to power with little change noted on the surface.

Author George Orwell in his recent novel Animal Farm writes a very effective

political allegory of not only the Russian Revolution but of movements of the same

nature. So transparent are the obvious links to the revolution that it took the acclaimed

author several publisher rejections, including his own, to finally find one who would

publish his book. Included in the reaso

power lead to his own personal corruption and the alienation of his followers.

general public of Russia are seen by the reader in the eyes and hard work of Boxer.

position by the other leader of revolution, Stalin. Orwell's character of Napoleon is by no

revolutions, the novel still serves as a template to the downside and in many cases the

this message in such a precise manner only strengthens the foundations for his argument

such a view point as the only flaw in the novel, while others may appreciate the Orwell

Marxist views to the reign of Stalin or in his story Napoleon.

goal of unquestionable equality for all Russians is nobly represented in Orwell's tale.

for their writings, they used satires and sarcastic remarks in well written pamphlets,

wartime needs and policies, and the opinion that Orwell's satirical view was to strong

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