Loyalty to a leader can blind individuals to the truth from "summary" of Animal Farm by George Orwell by George Orwell
The animals of Manor Farm had been oppressed for years under the rule of Mr. Jones, their human master. When they finally rise up against him and establish their own government, led by the pigs, they are filled with hope for a better future. However, as time passes, it becomes clear that the pigs, particularly Napoleon, are becoming more and more corrupt. Despite the pigs' increasingly oppressive and hypocritical behavior, many of the animals remain loyal to them. This loyalty blinds them to the truth of what is really happening on the farm. For example, when Napoleon begins to trade with humans and adopts many of their vices, the animals are quick to make excuses for him. They ignore the glaring inconsistencies between the pigs' actions and their original principles, choosing instead to remain faithf...
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