'Animal Farm': exploring Orwell's influences and purpose
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I can explain why Orwell wrote 'Animal Farm'.
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Orwell was influenced by his varied life experiences
Orwell was against authoritarian regimes and viewed his writing as a way to criticise the abuse of power
'Animal Farm' is an allegory for the Russian Revolution
Orwell was a democratic socialist and against the ideals of communism which he saw as easily corruptible and flawed
'Animal Farm' explores themes of power and hierarchy
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