Why did the political fable, Animal Farm, use such a personification technique?

Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit who was very smart and brave. One day, the little rabbit met a very fierce wolf in the forest. The wolf wanted to eat the rabbit, but the rabbit was not afraid. It used its clever brain to think of a way. The little rabbit told the wolf that he had a magic box with a lot of delicious food in it, but it could only be opened when the sun rose. The wolf was attracted by the little rabbit's words and decided to wait until the sun rose before looking for the little rabbit. But the wolf was lost in the forest and he was very hungry and tired. Finally, the wolf fell down beside a big tree. He felt very desperate. Just then, a bird flew over and asked the wolf if he needed help. The wolf told the little bird his story. The little bird told the wolf that as long as the sun rose, the little rabbit would be waiting for him by the tree. So the wolf found the little rabbit after the sun rose. He was very grateful for the little rabbit's help. The little rabbit told the wolf that although he did not directly help the wolf, his words made the wolf feel warm and hopeful, giving him courage and confidence to face life again. This story tells us that sometimes we don't need to do something directly, but we can convey strength and warmth through words and actions.

Definitely a fable. 'Animal Farm' is known for its allegorical nature, where the animal characters and events represent real-world situations and ideas, making it a classic fable.

In Animal Farm as a political novel, the main political themes include totalitarianism. Napoleon's rule over the farm becomes increasingly totalitarian. He uses fear, violence, and propaganda to maintain his power. Another theme is the loss of ideals. The animals had the ideal of a fair and equal society at the start of the revolution, but this is gradually eroded by the pigs' self - serving actions. Additionally, the theme of false consciousness is there. The other animals are made to believe that the pigs' actions are for their own good, when in fact they are being exploited, much like how in political systems, the masses can be made to accept an unjust situation through false ideological indoctrination.

They started the revolution because they were oppressed and exploited by the human farmers. They wanted to gain freedom and equality.

Animal Farm functions as a political novel by using the animal characters and their revolution on the farm to represent real - world political events and power struggles. For example, the pigs gradually becoming corrupt and authoritarian mirrors how power can corrupt in political systems.

It's possible that Orwell titled the novel this way to draw attention to the hierarchical and often unjust nature of human societies, comparing them to a farm where animals have different statuses and struggles.

Symbolism in Animal Farm is extensive. Orwell uses the character of Old Major as a symbol of the initial revolutionary idea. He plants the seed of rebellion in the animals' minds. The pigs' transformation from comrades to dictators is symbolized by their changing behavior and appearance. For instance, they start walking on two legs like humans. The milk and apples that the pigs take for themselves symbolize the perks and privileges that the ruling class often appropriates for themselves. The animals' different reactions to these symbols show how a society can be divided and manipulated.

Orwell might have called it a fairy story to simplify and present complex political ideas in a more accessible and engaging way for a wider audience.

The novel Animal Farm was written to satirize and critique totalitarianism and the corruption of power.

It's because the themes it explores, like power, corruption, and social injustice, are always relevant. The characters and their struggles resonate with different generations.