Power and Corruption

• What theme does Orwell explore regarding power in his work?

  Power can corrupt individuals seeking equality
• How does Napoleon's character illustrate the theme of power corruption?

  He becomes oppressive like the humans he overthrew
• What does Orwell suggest about the relationship between power and corruption?

  Leaders manipulate power for personal gain
• How do the pigs' traits symbolize their moral corruption?

  They adopt human-like traits as oppressors
• What critique does Orwell make about revolutions and power?

  They often replace one tyranny with another
• How does Napoleon maintain control over the farm?

  Through force and manipulation
• What does the pigs' behavior reveal about the original ideals of the revolution?

  They undermine the ideals through corruption
• What actions do the pigs take that suggest they have embraced corruption?

  They walk on two legs and drink alcohol
• How is power centralized in Animal Farm?

  It is concentrated in Napoleon's hands
• What do the Seven Commandments represent in the context of power and corruption?

  They show how power corrupts original ideals
• How does Napoleon's cruelty reflect the theme of power corruption?

  It shows his abandonment of the revolution's goals
• What does the pigs' move into the farmhouse symbolize?

  It symbolizes their betrayal of the other animals
• How do leaders maintain authority according to Orwell?

  By using propaganda and violence
• What does the final scene of Animal Farm signify about leadership?

  It symbolizes the total moral decay of leadership