Dehumanization of individuals from "summary" of Animal Farm and 1984 by George Orwell
The process of stripping individuals of their humanity is a common theme in both Animal Farm and 1984. In these dystopian worlds, people are reduced to mere cogs in a machine, devoid of their individuality and autonomy. Orwell vividly portrays how this dehumanization unfolds, illustrating the devastating consequences it has on society. In Animal Farm, the pigs take on human characteristics as they seize power and oppress the other animals. They gradually become more like their former human masters, engaging in corrupt practices and exploiting their fellow animals for personal gain. As the pigs grow more powerful, the other animals are dehumanized and reduced to mere laborers, their needs and desires disregarded in favor of the pigs' own agenda. Similarly, in 1984, the Party exerts total control over its citizens, erasing any semblance of individuality or free will. Thro...
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