The theme I have chosen is that "In society, individuals are not treated equally." With this theme, the most prominent character is Napoleon, along with the clan of pigs. For example, in chapter three, the pigs and primarily Napoleon "steal" the apples, as those are the special food required for the pigs. The pigs "need" the apples because they are in control of the farm and without the apples, Mr. Jones would come back, since the farm would not be running smoothly. Squealer believes this to be the reason and the other animals are afraid to say anything, because they do not want Mr. Jones back and therefore go along with the idea of Squealer's explanation. This example additionally portrays ignorance for the other animals, as they do not understand or know what is occurring around them in these certain situations.
Another example demonstrating inequality amongst society is the right to vote given to each of the animals. Napoleon, being the tyrant and corrupt leader as he is, takes away the right to vote from the animals and ONLY allows the pigs to make the decisions. The animals, however, were extremely upset and angry, but since they were afraid to speak up and essentially dumbfounded, the animals did not speak up for what they believe in and were lost on what to say. Napoleon created a society that is highly biased towards the pigs and gives them the overall rights and power, compared to the rest of the animals on this farm. From Napoleon's usage of power, this example additionally displays Napoleon's corruptness and sincerely showcases how he is misusing the power just for himself and the pigs of his type, like a dictator. With Manor Farm being run by Napoleon, the leader, society is highly unequal to the animals and primarily focuses on the pigs to make the right decisions and have the special food, as they are the "brains" of the society. With this, Napoleon has begun to misuse his power and no longer wishes well for the rest of the society. From the animals perspective, each and every one, except the pigs and Napoleon, is treated like a slave and put to work without an ounce of respect left. The society created under this leadership is highly unequal.
Another example demonstrating inequality amongst society is the right to vote given to each of the animals. Napoleon, being the tyrant and corrupt leader as he is, takes away the right to vote from the animals and ONLY allows the pigs to make the decisions. The animals, however, were extremely upset and angry, but since they were afraid to speak up and essentially dumbfounded, the animals did not speak up for what they believe in and were lost on what to say. Napoleon created a society that is highly biased towards the pigs and gives them the overall rights and power, compared to the rest of the animals on this farm. From Napoleon's usage of power, this example additionally displays Napoleon's corruptness and sincerely showcases how he is misusing the power just for himself and the pigs of his type, like a dictator. With Manor Farm being run by Napoleon, the leader, society is highly unequal to the animals and primarily focuses on the pigs to make the right decisions and have the special food, as they are the "brains" of the society. With this, Napoleon has begun to misuse his power and no longer wishes well for the rest of the society. From the animals perspective, each and every one, except the pigs and Napoleon, is treated like a slave and put to work without an ounce of respect left. The society created under this leadership is highly unequal.
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