Deception is a tool used by the powerful from "summary" of Animal Farm by George Orwell by George Orwell
The pigs in charge of Animal Farm were quick to realize that they could maintain their power by deceiving the other animals. They used propaganda to manipulate the truth and control the narrative. For example, Squealer, the pig responsible for spreading information, would twist facts and statistics to make the animals believe that everything was going well on the farm, even when it wasn't. By using deception in this way, the pigs were able to maintain their authority without facing any opposition from the other animals. Furthermore, the pigs were able to exploit the ignorance of the other animals to their advantage. They made sure that the animals were kept busy with hard labor and had limited access to education. This lack of knowledge and critical thinking skills made it easier ...
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