Summary of Animal Farm and 1984

Animal Farm: George Orwell's Animal Farm, published in 1945, is a cautionary tale about a society in which animals overthrow their human masters in an effort to create a more just and equitable society. However, as the pigs in charge of the new society become corrupted by power and greed, the ideals of the revolution are forgotten. In the end, the other animals are left with a self-serving leader and all the promises of freedom and equality abandoned. 1984: George Orwell's 1984, published in 1949, paints a picture of a nightmarish future in which a leader known as Big Brother controls every aspect of life. The citizens of Oceania, the totalitarian society in which the book is set, are constantly spied upon and face harsh repercussions if they exhibit any kind of individualism or rebellious thought. Despite Big Brother's stifling control, the protagonist, Winston, finds moments of hope in his inward struggle against oppression and strives for freedom and autonomy.