Loss of humanity from "summary" of Animal Farm and 1984 by George Orwell
In the societies depicted in both Animal Farm and 1984, the concept of humanity is gradually eroded as the characters are subjected to oppressive systems that strip them of their individuality and freedom. The pigs in Animal Farm, once comrades in the fight for equality, soon adopt the same oppressive tactics as their human oppressors, betraying the very principles they once fought for. This betrayal of their fellow animals illustrates how power can corrupt even the noblest of intentions, leading to a loss of empathy and compassion. Similarly, in 1984, the Party manipulates its citizens through constant surveillance and propaganda, creating a society devoid of love, trust, and basic human emotions. Winston, the protagonist, becomes a symbol of resistance against the Pa...
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