Motifs : A Peer Reviewed International Journal of English Studies
  • Year: 2021
  • Volume: 7
  • Issue: 1

Symbolic political exploitation in George Orwell’s Animal Farm

MA English Literature, BNN College, University of Mumbai, India

*Email id: noman92.shaikh1994@gmail.com

Online published on 8 September, 2021.

Abstract

In this research, I have analysed George Orwell’s ‘Animal Farm’, from a political perspective, reading the current political scenarios in the country through the lens of the symbolic expressions presented in the book. I have analysed the characters of the novel, the political elements drawn in the book, and tried to unearth the multiple layers hidden within. Overall, the research presents the book for a modern interpretation. ‘Animal Farm’has certain elements that display political exploitation symbolically. Parallels can be drawn from these elements to understand the current political scenario of our country.

Keywords

Animal farm, George orwell, Propaganda, Politics, Politicians