Power and Corruption

• What does Orwell suggest about the nature of power in relation to corruption?

  Power corrupts and destroys original ideals
• How does Napoleon's rise to power illustrate the theme of power and corruption?

  He becomes an oppressor after the revolution
• What does the struggle between Napoleon and Snowball represent?

  The corrupting nature of power on individuals
• How does Napoleon expel Snowball from the farm?

  By using force
• What does the pigs' descent into corruption symbolize?

  Those in power exploit their position
• How does Napoleon's character change by the end of the story?

  He becomes indistinguishable from humans
• What critique does Orwell make about totalitarian leaders?

  They manipulate and exploit others for control
• How does Napoleon manipulate language to maintain power?

  By changing commandments to justify actions
• What does Orwell suggest about revolutions and their ideals?

  They ultimately betray their founding ideals
• What does the pigs' behavior of walking on two legs symbolize?

  The adoption of human behavior and privileges
• How does Napoleon use violence to maintain control?

  By using dogs to enforce his rule
• What do the violent purges during Napoleon's rule illustrate?

  His tyrannical use of force
• How does the privilege of the pigs compare to the other animals?

  Pigs live comfortably while others struggle
• What does the growing privilege of the pigs reflect?

  The corrupting influence of power
• What does Orwell imply about the inevitability of power abuse?

  It is inevitable once authority is given
• What privileges do the pigs gradually increase for themselves?

  Drinking alcohol and living in the farmhouse