Assignment: In the following quotes from Animal Farm, explain the effect of the satire. How is Orwell criticizing the foolishness and corruption of the pigs and other animals (who represent the Russian government and people) using humor, exaggeration, or ridicule? What or who is being ridiculed? Copy and paste the quotes into the answer box, and explain the satire below each quote in bold or a different color
1. "The pigs did not actually work, but directed and supervised the others. With their superior knowledge, it was natural that they should assume the leadership." p.27 (How is Orwell making fun of the pigs who represent the Russian leaders in this novel?)
2. "Snowball declared that the Seven Commandments could be reduced to a single maxim (motto), namely: four legs good, two legs bad.” p.34 (How is Orwell making fun of the sheep who represent the uneducated, common people in this novel?)
3. "Milk and apples (this has been proven by Science, comrades) contain substances absolutely necessary to the well-being of a pig. We pigs are brain workers." p.36 (How is Orwell making fun of the pigs who represent the Russian leaders in this novel?)