Animal Farm
Not only is this novel an allegory for the Russian Revolution, but it is also a political satire critiquing the Communist system in the former Soviet Union. This novel deals with oppressed individuals who long for freedom, deplorable conditions of mistreated animals, and ordinary animals who become corrupted by power. From the first publishing of the novel in 1945 it was considered a child's story, which horrified Orwell whose intention was an adult satire that made a statement about communism. Animal Farm also deals with the themes of revolution, manipulation, power, corruption, and the betrayal of idealism through tyranny. These major themes as well as the duel identity of the novel could have something to do with the continued success and relevance of the novel to the present day.
Orwell's allegory exists on three levels inclduing the literal story of animals on a farm, a critique of Russia and communism, and the differences of human nature. Orwell uses satire to expose the issues of the Russian Revolution and communism in the form of a story that people of all ages can understand. The second story involves the real life events of the Russian Revolution. As readers we see the hypocrisy of the pigs as well as the significance of their actions and decisions of which the animals are not aware.
Orwell's allegory exists on three levels inclduing the literal story of animals on a farm, a critique of Russia and communism, and the differences of human nature. Orwell uses satire to expose the issues of the Russian Revolution and communism in the form of a story that people of all ages can understand. The second story involves the real life events of the Russian Revolution. As readers we see the hypocrisy of the pigs as well as the significance of their actions and decisions of which the animals are not aware.
SatireAttacks a serious issue by presenting it in a rediculous light or otherwise poking fun at it.
AllegoryTwo meanings - literal and figurative (symcilic)
FableUsing animals to represent humans
Rhetorical Questiondiffers from hypophora in that it is not answered by the writer, because its answer is obvious or obviously desired, and usually just a yes or no. It is used for effect, emphasis, or provocation, or for drawing a concluding statement from the facts at hand.
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Dramatic IronyThe audience knows something that the characters do not
Situational IronyWhat you expect to happen versus what acutally happens
HypophoraConsists of raising one or more questions then proceeding to answer them, usually at some length and detail.
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