Betrayal and corruption lead to oppression from "summary" of Animal Farm by George Orwell
The farmyard animals on Manor Farm had suffered under the oppressive rule of Mr. Jones for years. The pigs, led by Old Major, stirred a rebellion against their human oppressors. They believed in the dream of a farm where all animals were equal and free from the tyranny of humans. After successfully overthrowing Mr. Jones, the animals took control of the farm and renamed it Animal Farm. However, as time went on, the pigs, led by Napoleon and Snowball, began to indulge in corrupt practices. They hoarded the farm's resources for themselves and started living a life of luxury while the other animals toiled in the fields. The pigs even went as far as altering the commandments of Animalism, the ideology that governed the farm, to justify their oppressive and exploitative behavior. The betrayal of the original principles of Animalism by the pigs led to the corruption of the entire system on the farm. The pigs used propaganda and fear tactics to maintain their power and control over the other animals. They spread lies and false promises to keep the animals in line, all the while enriching themselves at the expense of their comrades. The corruption and betrayal of the pigs ultimately led to the oppression of the animals on Animal Farm. The pigs became indistinguishable from their former human oppressors, ruling with an iron fist and suppressing any dissent or opposition. The other animals, who had once dreamed of a better life, found themselves living under a regime that was even more oppressive and cruel than before. The cycle of betrayal, corruption, and oppression that played out on Animal Farm serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of power and the corrupting influence it can have on even the most well-intentioned individuals. It shows how easily noble ideals can be twisted and perverted for personal gain, leading to the oppression of those who once believed in them.
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