Warning against totalitarianism from "summary" of Animal Farm and 1984 by George Orwell
The dangers of totalitarianism loom large in the pages of both Animal Farm and 1984. Through vivid storytelling and keen observation, Orwell warns us of the perils that come with unchecked power and control. In Animal Farm, the pigs' gradual descent into tyranny serves as a cautionary tale. What begins as a noble revolution against human oppression quickly devolves into a new form of tyranny under the pigs' rule. Through propaganda and manipulation, the pigs consolidate their power and silence any dissent. The once-utopian farm becomes a place of fear and oppression, where the animals are no better off than they were under human rule. Similarly, in 1984, Orwell paints a chilling picture of a society ruled by a totalitarian regime. The Party exerts comp...
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