![]() ![]() His ideas formed the basis of communism - his ideas are collectively known as ‘Marxism’, like ‘Animalism’ in the novel. Karl Marx, was a German philosopher who lived during the 19th-century. Old Major is partly based on Karl Marx and Vladimir Lenin. It is interesting that the working animals, especially Boxer the horse, have great physical power but they don’t use it to break free from the control of the pigs. He then explores how the pigs use rhetoric and propaganda to establish themselves in power and take control of the farm. Orwell shows that the animals have the power to challenge Mr Jones' control and take over the farm - using power in a positive way. Orwell explores political power - Mr Jones owns the farm and the animals and uses his men and whips to keep them under control and maintain his power. ![]() Power and control is one of the most important themes in Animal Farm. ![]() Farmer Jones tried to keep the animals under control ![]()
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