Animal Farm, by George Orwell, isn't just a story about talking animals. It's an allegory, meaning the characters and events represent real historical figures and events, specifically the Russian Revolution. The pigs, Napoleon and Snowball, for example, symbolize Joseph Stalin and Leon Trotsky. Beyond allegory, Orwell uses satire to poke fun at and critique the political corruption and social inequalities he observed. By exaggerating the animals' behaviors and the farm's absurd rules, Orwell highlights the dangers of totalitarian regimes and the hypocrisy of those in power.
Match the following terms with their definitions:
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1. Allegory | A. The use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices. |
| 2. Satire | B. A literary device in which characters, events, or settings represent abstract ideas or historical events. |
| 3. Totalitarianism | C. A political system in which the state recognizes no limits to its authority and strives to regulate every aspect of public and private life. |
| 4. Propaganda | D. Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote a political cause or point of view. |
| 5. Bourgeoisie | E. The middle class, typically with reference to its perceived materialistic values or conventional attitudes. |
Fill in the blanks with the correct words from the word bank below:
Word Bank: Orwell, Power, Pigs, Revolution, Inequality
Animal Farm, written by _______, is a satirical allegory of the Russian _______. The _______ represent the corrupt leaders who seize _______ after the rebellion. The story highlights the dangers of unchecked _______ and social _______.
How does the use of animals as characters enhance Orwell's satire in Animal Farm?
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