The Concept of Equality and its Betrayal: Exploring Class Struggles in Animal Farm

Abstract

In George Orwell's seminal work Animal Farm; he vividly illustrates the perils of totalitarian regimes and the cyclical nature of political revolutions. He portrays how new leaders, who initially rise to power on the promise of equality and justice, often end up replicating the same oppressive behaviors as their predecessors. The pigs in the novel symbolize the ruling elite, while the other farm animals represent the proletariat, or the working class. As the narrative unfolds, a clear depiction of class struggle emerges, which reflects the widening divide between the working animals and the pigs who wield power. This paper aims to explore the representation of class struggle in George Orwell’s Animal Farm, and examine how the promise of equality is systematically betrayed by those in positions of authority, leading to a grim reflection on the nature of power and corruption.