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Farm der Tiere

George Orwell, Eric Arthur Blair

109 Seiten
2022

Farm der Tiere

AtheneMedia-Verlag

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Farm der Tiere - Zusammenfassung

George Orwell's 'Animal Farm' is a timeless fable about the dangers of totalitarianism and the seductive nature of power. On Mr. Jones's farm, animals suffering from exploitation decide to rebel against human rule to build their own just society. Led by pigs, their revolution soon transforms from a dream of equality into a nightmare of oppression.

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1

The Abuse of Ideology

The animals fight for a just world guided by Animalism's ideals, but the power-hungry pigs distort these ideals to serve their own interests. The seven commandments of Animalism are gradually altered until only one cynical sentence remains: 'All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.'

2

The Mechanisms of Propaganda

The pigs use propaganda to maintain power by spreading lies about opponents, manipulating revolution history, and fostering fear and distrust among animals. Napoleon the pig embodies the ruthless dictator who controls the masses through targeted disinformation and information control.

3

The Passivity of the Masses

Most animals on the farm are good-natured and naive. They are blinded by the pigs' slogans and realize too late that they've become victims of oppression again. Orwell shows how easily masses can be manipulated when they remain uncritical and apathetic.

FAQ's

'Animal Farm' is a satirical allegory of the Russian Revolution of 1917 and the subsequent Stalinist era. The animals represent different groups and persons in Russian society, while the events on the farm mirror political developments in the Soviet Union.

Although the story is clearly influenced by Orwell's criticism of Stalinism, the book's message goes beyond that. 'Animal Farm' is a general warning about the dangers of any form of totalitarianism, regardless of its ideological foundation.

Orwell's story is timeless because it reveals fundamental mechanisms of power abuse and manipulation that can be effective in any society at any time. It reminds us to think critically, not accept injustice, and stand up for our freedom and values.

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