Animal Farm Mini-Essay

Napoleon and Major both used extremely influential and inspiring language to convey messages to their listeners. In both characters, the influential language was based off of a greater good; the wish to become free from human oppressors. Major, a wise old pig on the farm, started the Revolution by simply enlightening the other animals. He realized that to become free, he would need to inspire the animals, hence his "Beasts of England" song. "Soon and late the day is coming, Tyrant man shall be o'erthrown, And the fruitful fields of England, Shall be trod by beasts alone." He used his power and knowledge for the greater good of the other animals to convey a positive message. His song and speech were triumphant; the animals revolted and created Animal Farm. Once created, Napoleon, on of the pigs on the farm, became the "natural" leader of all other animals. His ideas were based off of Major. He then created the ideas of Animalism. He was an extremely influential character to the others, but the power he gained corrupted him.

Napoleon knew that with his supreme power, he could become the "dictator" of the others, which he chose to do. Unlike Major, who used his power for the good of all others, Napoleon used his power for the good of himself. "All Animals are equal, but some are more equal than others." Napoleon took control and influenced the others to follow him. In a sense, he "brainwashed them." A great example of this is Boxer. Because of the influence put upon him by Napoleon, he only worked harder because it was for the "greater good." Like Boxer, many of the other animals did the same. Napoleon used the ideas of Animalism to create a sense of control on the others; he used events to influence the others. The animals believed him because he was deemed "smarter." Major knew he could influence the animals to revolt, but did not know it would turn into a Communism.

Between both characters, a need was used to influence others; the big difference was the use of their gained power. These events happen all over the world, currently, in Tunisia. Power was used wrongly, and eventually, a new form of government was created. The book Animal Farm was based off of the communist rule in Russia. This book is an extremely important and influential book because it inspires people to do what they think is right.