“Whatever happened [Clover] would remain faithful, work hard, carry out the orders that were given to her, and accept the leadership of Napoleon. But still, it was not for this that she and all the other animals had hoped and toiled. It was not for this that they had built the windmill and faced the bullets of Jones’s gun. Such were her thoughts, though she lacked the words to express them” (Orwell, 1945: 34)
Using this statement as a starting point, discuss Orwell’s satirical depiction of political power in Animal Farm (1945) by highlighting how the pigs maintain control of the other animals. In your essay should , provide examples from Chapter 7 (VII) to illustrate your response.
You may consider in your analysis:
• What satire is, and how Orwell employs it in this story to demonstrate the corrupting influence of power/control.
• The pigs’ use of violence/displays of violence and what these achieve.
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