Rebellion against tyranny from "summary" of Animal Farm and 1984 by George Orwell
The idea of standing up against oppressive rule is a recurring theme in both Animal Farm and 1984. In Animal Farm, the animals rebel against the tyrannical human farmer, Mr. Jones, in order to create a society where all animals are equal. However, as time goes on, the pigs, who were at the forefront of the rebellion, begin to adopt the same corrupt and oppressive tactics as their human oppressor. Similarly, in 1984, protagonist Winston Smith rebels against the totalitarian regime of Big Brother, who controls every aspect of the citizens' lives. Winston's act of rebellion is not just against the Party, but against the very concept of thought control and suppression of individual freedom. His desire for truth and freedom drives him to challenge t...
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