Good morning everyone. So, in my spare time, I want to write book reviews as much as I can because i want to be more productive. This morning, I finished read Animal Farm by George Orwell. It's so famous book and I can tell why this book is so famous. We know, it's a hilarious satire about Uni Soviet. I knew this by reading Wikipedia about animal farm. They said it's a satire of freedom and rebellion in Rusia. They have led, name old Mayor as Karl Marx and Lenin, Snowball as Lev Trotsky, and Napoleon as Kamerad Stalin. But when I read it, it feels related to my country.
The story it's about The poorly-run Manor Farm near Willingdon, England, is ripened for rebellion from its animal populace by neglect at the hands of the irresponsible and alcoholic farmer, Mr. Jones. One night, the exalted boar, Old Major, holds a conference, at which he calls for the overthrow of humans and teaches the animals a revolutionary song called "Beasts of England". When Old Major dies, two young pigs, Snowball and Napoleon, assume command and stage a revolt, driving Mr. Jones off the farm and renaming the property "Animal Farm". They adopt the Seven Commandments of Animalism, the most important of which is, "All animals are equal". The decree is painted in large letters on one side of the barn. Snowball teaches the animals to read and write, while Napoleon educates young puppies on the principles of Animalism. Food is plentiful, and the farm runs smoothly. The pigs elevate themselves to positions of leadership and set aside special food items, ostensibly for their health. Following an unsuccessful attempt by Mr. Jones and his associates to retake the farm (later dubbed the "Battle of the Cowshed"), Snowball announces his plans to modernize the farm by building a windmill. Napoleon disputes this idea, and matters come to head, which culminate in Napoleon's dogs chasing Snowball away and Napoleon declaring himself supreme commander. Cr: Wikipedia
I think it's a disease. Always want to be adored, admired, and to be the number one. It's an addiction. And I am mad with Boxer, he is too loyal and stupid. He must not put such a high trust to Napoleon. I know, the one that antagonist and evil are Napoleon, but always, people that have a character like Napoleon is so many. We must survive. We can't hang hope on others. But Boxer, he is so kind. He knew he is not that smart but he is strong. He cannot read, but he can work more. He just wants to give the best that he can to something that he trusts. And his life ended with misery. But it's not misery, it's not wasting time in front of god. He has an ideal character. All leaders want to have a labored like Boxer.
Maybe we are taught to act like Boxer. Always work hard and believe in an optimistic future. And at the same time, we are Napoleon too. Greedy and manipulate people. Be honest, do you always behave equally towards everyone? Yes? I don't think so. Maybe you looked down very respectfully in front of people that have more power. Give them a banquet and be friendly. You want to be close to people who have power. So, you can take advantage of that. But in front of beggars and buskers, you act rudely. You don't even look at their eyes. It's such an unpleasant sight. Or maybe you smile and talk to them, but you know in your deep heart, you say "How lucky me"
Maybe, the equal is such a myth, unrealistic. Benjamin, the donkey, maybe became quiet because he is too smart. He knows but doesn't do anything to save his best friend. He is a sinner. Boxer is not smart but strong, he uses his power for the public. Benjamin is smart, but he doesn't use his brain to the public. He doesn't do anything because he wants to live longer. The difference between Boxer and Benjamin, Boxer end with misery but Benjamin, ends with the bigger misery. Think, you know the truth but you choose to not say anything and make your best friend die. It's such a big guilty feeling. And in front of the god, Benjamin is a sinner, but realistic.
"In real life, life is not equal and not good. It's such a miserable for all people. But God gives you options. Do you want to be good or bad?"
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