Quickwrite - Animal Farm Connections

Currently, the world has gone into a similar situation during the 18^th century, to the time America went into a revolution to form into the country it has become to be today. Soon after that revolution America fought against the British, France went into a revolution and other countries followed thereafter. America played a big part in taking the lead and taking a stand against corrupted power and influenced many countries to do the same. Similarly, now in the 21^st century, an African nation called Tunisia fought a small revolution against its president. He was eventually ousted by the people of the country, satisfying their demands. Soon after, the whole Arab nation are in uproar to overthrow their corrupted government, all influenced by a small African nation.

In Animal Farm, written by George Orwell, the animals are fed up by their corrupt way of life. Their lives are being controlled without their saying of what they desire for. Similarly, the people of Egypt are fed up with their corrupted leader who has led them for 30 years and was taking them towards poverty. In both situations, the people/animals both unite as one voice, making them more effective in their efforts. In Animal Farm, all of the animals of what was called “Manor Farm” unite to hear the words of Old Major. He gives his vision of animals one day overruling the corrupt humans and taking over the farm. He serves as their leader and inspiration to lead the revolution.

In the situation in Egypt, Nobel Peace Prize winner Mohamed ElBaradei takes up the position of Old Major in Animal Farm. ElBaradei has fought long and hard to gain freedom from the corruption of his beloved country Egypt. He is even shown in numerous photos leading the crowd of anti-government protesters towards justice by chanting anti-government messages and leading them throughout Egypt. The fact that he is well known for his fight for peace and has won a Noble Peace Prize has been given faith by the people to lead the through the revolution.

Eventually, these messages and leadership by these inspirational people eventually succeed and win their fight for freedom and an overrule of corruption.