Society's complacency allows authoritarianism to thrive from "summary" of Animal Farm by George Orwell by George Orwell
The animals on Animal Farm had once rebelled against the oppressive rule of Mr. Jones, the human farmer. They had high hopes of creating a society where every animal would be equal and free. However, as time passed, they began to see the emergence of a new form of tyranny under the leadership of the pigs, particularly Napoleon. Despite the signs of corruption and abuse of power, the other animals remained passive and complacent. The pigs, who initially shared the vision of equality, gradually started to manipulate and control the other animals through propaganda and fear tactics. They altered the commandments of Animalism to suit their own interests and mislead the others. The animals, instead of questioning these changes, chose to turn a blind eye and accept the new rules imposed upon them. The complacency of the animals allowed Napoleon to consolidate his power and establish himself as the supreme leader of Animal Farm. He used force and inti...
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