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As the story ends, what do you think Orwell has to say about the Russian Revolution and the people that were behind it all of it? Explain what it...

At the heart of Orwell's story is the message that the leaders of the Russian Revolution (who are represented by the pigs) treated the people no better than those who came before. In fact, as the story closes,  the reader is left with the powerful image of the pigs walking on two legs, drinking alcohol and living in the farmhouse. This suggests that the leaders of the Revolution sought to emulate the power and lifestyle of previous leaders, the very people whom they claimed to hate at the beginning of the story.


Moreover, through the Seven Commandments, Orwell shows that the leaders broke their promises to create equality. This is shown most clearly when it is revealed that the Commandments have been replaced by a single rule:



"All animals are equal but some animals are more equal than others."



Finally, through the portrayal of Napoleon, Orwell shows that the original leaders did not forget their vision. In fact, he suggests that they deliberately set out to create a totalitarian regime. In the story, this begins when Napoleon steals the milk and apples so that it can be mixed into the pigs' mash. This demonstrates his selfishness and political ambition, marking the beginning of his rise to absolute leader.

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