Ideals can be corrupted by those in power from "summary" of Animal Farm by George Orwell by George Orwell
The animals on Manor Farm had a vision, a dream of equality and freedom from the tyranny of humans. They believed in the principles of Animalism, laid out by Old Major, which promised a society where all animals were equal, where they worked together for the common good. This vision inspired them to overthrow Mr. Jones and take control of the farm. However, as time passed, the pigs, who had taken on the role of leaders, began to slowly but surely betray the very ideals they had once fought for. At first, the pigs seemed to be working towards the collective good of all the animals. They took on the responsibility of managing the farm and making decisions that would benefit everyone. However, as they consolidated their power, they started to prioritize their own interests above those of the other animals. They began to indulge in luxuries and privileges that were not available to the rest of the animals. Slowly, but steadily, they started to distance themselves from the principles of equality and fairness that had once guided them. As the pigs gained more power, they became more and more corrupt. They started to manipulate the other animals, using propaganda and fear to control them. They changed the rules of Animalism to suit their own needs, rewriting the commandments to justify their actions. They used violence and intimidation to maintain their authority, silencing any dissenting voices. The once noble ideals of Animalism were twisted and perverted by those in power, until they were unrecognizable. The tragic irony of Animal Farm is that the animals, in their quest for freedom and equality, ended up replicating the very oppression they sought to escape. The pigs, who were meant to be the guardians of their ideals, became the oppressors, ruling over the other animals with an iron fist. In the end, the animals realized that their revolution had been hijacked by those who craved power and control above all else. And so, the once noble ideals of Animalism lay in ruins, corrupted by the very ones who had sworn to uphold them.
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