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The characters quests for freedom in both Animal Farm and Anthem are not spontaneous
occurrences, but rather are inspired by the teachings and promises of freedom from a
knowledgeable source. The characters do not possess this knowledge or inspiration on their
own because it has been suppressed by the authorities of their society.
Erika Ortega
ENG2DA-01
Due: September 26th, 2012
Submitted: September 26th, 2012
Submitted To: Mr. de Melo
Freedom is the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or
restraint. Throughout history, freedom has only been a rumor whispered among those who do
not possess it. Only through this knowledge of the possibility of having the power to choose how
you live your life can it be achieved, because one cannot work towards something if it is
unknown to them. The characters quests for freedom in both Animal Farm and Anthem are not
spontaneous occurrences, but rather are inspired by the teachings and promises of freedom
from a knowledgeable source. The characters do not possess this knowledge or inspiration on
their own because it has been suppressed by the authorities of their society. The authors had
the ability to express their opinions on the impact of a lack of education in a society as well as
the dangers of collectivism and communism and how they relate to greed through their
characters and situations.
George Orwell tells the story of animals living under the control of Mr. Jones, the farmer,
unaware of the idea that a life without humans is possible. They live this way until one pig, Old
Major, brings to their attention an opportunity to better their lives by ridding themselves from the
tyranny of humans. This pig, who is highly regarded by the farm animals, is the first to propose
the idea of work[ing] night and day, body and soul, for the overthrow of the human race!
(Orwell loc 63). Through an elaborate speech, Old Major proceeds to move the animals and
make them aware of the potential lives that they could experience with freedom as opposed to
the life they would face under the rule of their current master, Mr. Jones. He includes in his
speech frightening facts of life for a farm animal, informing them that, no animal escapes the
cruel knife in the end. You young porkers, who are sitting in front of me, every one of you will
scream your lives out at the block within a year. To that horror we all must come (56). This
information makes his speech all the more convincing and inspiring for the animals, taking
advantage of their fear to drive them to rebellion. Old Majors words serve as both the kindling