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reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
“All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others.”
It’s short, simple, and gets straight to the point.
Animal Farm, from my own perspective as an Irish person, reminds me of how the Republic of Ireland came to be and how our politicians now shake hands with the very people our nation was oppressed by for hundreds of years.
It’s short, simple, and gets straight to the point.
Animal Farm, from my own perspective as an Irish person, reminds me of how the Republic of Ireland came to be and how our politicians now shake hands with the very people our nation was oppressed by for hundreds of years.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting, Classism
Moderate: Animal death
I didn’t get to read this in high school. I read a million books but this one just slipped through my curriculums cracks, I guess. Nearly ten years later I am dying for my AP English Lanuage / AP English Literature teachers to dissect it with me right now.
Napoleon making everyone “equal” at first is the first step to his misinformed regime. He “tried” to make sure all the animals were literate. But barely any of them were. So he was about to re-write history and laws throughout the years. He fear-mongered all the animals with the past human owners (Jones) when the animals were resentful of new rules/laws imposed. He gas-lighted them on events that they personally witnessed. They got rid of the ever-faithful Boxer for disagreeing with them in the end. Again, taking advantage of the fact that most animals couldn’t read. Then N used Snowball as first an adversary yet, it was N’s plans S wanted to enact. Then N used Snowball as a continual scapegoat.
This story is something that is similar, repeatable & reflective of society as a whole. It is based off of the Russian Revolution but the tactics used are littered throughout history and other dictatorships.
I see why this book keeps getting put on banned lists
Napoleon making everyone “equal” at first is the first step to his misinformed regime. He “tried” to make sure all the animals were literate. But barely any of them were. So he was about to re-write history and laws throughout the years. He fear-mongered all the animals with the past human owners (Jones) when the animals were resentful of new rules/laws imposed. He gas-lighted them on events that they personally witnessed. They got rid of the ever-faithful Boxer for disagreeing with them in the end. Again, taking advantage of the fact that most animals couldn’t read. Then N used Snowball as first an adversary yet, it was N’s plans S wanted to enact. Then N used Snowball as a continual scapegoat.
This story is something that is similar, repeatable & reflective of society as a whole. It is based off of the Russian Revolution but the tactics used are littered throughout history and other dictatorships.
I see why this book keeps getting put on banned lists
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Gaslighting, Classism
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Alcohol
Minor: Gun violence
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Important book for the times we are in.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Violence, Injury/Injury detail
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
Loveable characters:
N/A
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Violence, Gaslighting, Alcohol, War, Classism
dark
emotional
informative
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Gun violence, Slavery, Violence, Police brutality, Murder, Alcohol
challenging
dark
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
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Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death
Moderate: Alcoholism, Blood, Alcohol, Classism
dark
reflective
medium-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death
Moderate: Violence, Murder
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
If you’re unhappy with the Government, read this ☺️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Classism
Moderate: Gun violence, Violence, War
dark
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
The story in itself is an intriguing one and I've never read anything quite like it before, but what's more intriguing and thought provoking is the meaning (or meanings) behind it.
Every single chapter is filled with concepts that we see, or have seen, in our lives but when you look at it from a third person's point of view you understand it differently and form your opinions more objectively, because here the subject is not humanity but a bunch of animals, that reflect the governed and the governors, the ones in between and the ones on the outside.
The book was so relatable and easy to read, heavily political, but anyone could read and enjoy it.
It's a realistic description of certain events, countries and governments, but also of people (or animals) and how some choices could create unwanted results. Dictatorship (and maybe fascism) is explained in it's purest form, how oppression develops and mind controlling of the masses in small, yet sure steps, that if you don't see the final result, you'd fall into the trap of brain washing and complete surrender to whatever is trying to manipulate you.
It also touches on how un-education could be such a disadvantage and maybe weakness that makes it easier to be manipulated and harder to see the signs. And it discusses how such a simple thing as reading could save minds. How memory is so important, yet easily corrupted. And how strong will for the wrong cause can only drive you to a stupid death.
Beautifully written and strongly descriptive, and, maybe, with a contemporary sense.
Every single chapter is filled with concepts that we see, or have seen, in our lives but when you look at it from a third person's point of view you understand it differently and form your opinions more objectively, because here the subject is not humanity but a bunch of animals, that reflect the governed and the governors, the ones in between and the ones on the outside.
The book was so relatable and easy to read, heavily political, but anyone could read and enjoy it.
It's a realistic description of certain events, countries and governments, but also of people (or animals) and how some choices could create unwanted results. Dictatorship (and maybe fascism) is explained in it's purest form, how oppression develops and mind controlling of the masses in small, yet sure steps, that if you don't see the final result, you'd fall into the trap of brain washing and complete surrender to whatever is trying to manipulate you.
It also touches on how un-education could be such a disadvantage and maybe weakness that makes it easier to be manipulated and harder to see the signs. And it discusses how such a simple thing as reading could save minds. How memory is so important, yet easily corrupted. And how strong will for the wrong cause can only drive you to a stupid death.
Beautifully written and strongly descriptive, and, maybe, with a contemporary sense.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death
dark
reflective
sad
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Violence
Moderate: Gun violence, Slavery, Gaslighting, Classism
Minor: Suicide