In 'Animal Farm', Marxism is presented in a distorted way. The initial idea of the animals' revolution, which has some Marxist undertones like the idea of equality among the working class (the animals), is gradually corrupted. The pigs, who represent the ruling class, start to abuse power, which is a perversion of the Marxist ideal of a classless society where power is shared fairly among all.
One main example is the initial uprising of the animals against Mr. Jones. This is like the Marxist concept of the working class rising against the capitalist class. Another is the idea of the animals working together and sharing the fruits of their labor equally at first, which reflects the Marxist principle of common ownership.
The main theme of Animal Farm is the corruption of power. The pigs, who initially led the revolution on the farm for equality, gradually become as tyrannical as the humans they overthrew. It shows how power can be misused and how those in power can manipulate language and rewrite history to maintain their control.
The main characters include Napoleon, a power - hungry pig who becomes the dictator on the farm. Snowball, another pig who is initially involved in leading the revolution but is later chased away by Napoleon. And Boxer, the hard - working horse who is loyal to the cause but is ultimately betrayed by the pigs.
One of the main themes is power and corruption. The pigs, especially Napoleon, gradually gain more and more power and become corrupt. Another theme is the abuse of language for control. The pigs manipulate language to justify their actions and mislead the other animals. Also, there is the theme of the failure of utopian ideals. The initial vision of an equal animal society quickly deteriorates into a dictatorship.
In many ways, it is. Animal Farm reflects modernist elements such as social commentary, unconventional structure, and a departure from traditional literary norms.