Category: Literature
Description:
“Allegory of Power: Animal Farm” is a vivid depiction of George Orwell’s iconic novel, “Animal Farm,” which is a powerful satire on the corrupting influence of power. In this illustration, anthropomorphized animals embody the key characters, with pigs and horses taking the roles of the leaders and the working class, respectively.
The composition is set within the dim confines of the barn, now transformed into a meeting hall, symbolizing the hijacked revolution where once-equal comrades become indistinguishable from their past oppressors. The pigs stand upright, adorned in clothing, mirroring the mannerisms and attire of the humans they overthrew, representing the novel’s theme of the cyclical nature of tyranny.
The atmosphere is heavy with tension and deceit; the animals’ expressions range from naive hopefulness to dawning awareness of their betrayal. This art piece captures the essence of the book’s warning about the nature of power and its tendency to corrupt absolutely, delivering a timeless message that resonates with audiences today.
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