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Topekachu
01-04-2008, 02:04 PM
Hiya. I need help on my essay. Although the symbolism in Animal Farm is based on the Russian Revolution, I was given an essay comparing Animal Farm and the government of Sudan. Not very well kept up in the world of politics (i only know vague information concerning Darfur and genocide and such), I need some help concerning the essay.

The Question: Do Governments always live up to their own rules?


I need help on supporting arguments and evidence from the country's government or human rights issue. Here's what I have so far:
Tired of having to provide for humans while getting little in return, the animals of Manor farm begin a rebellion and drive the people out of the farm. Led by the pigs Napoleon and Snowball they thrive for a few years, content knowing that all is well. Why shouldn’t they be? Squealer reassures them of the farm’s success every time there is the smallest doubt. [unfinished]
Although George Orwell’s Animal Farm was an allegory to the “communist regime he saw sweeping through Russia and spreading to Europe” , many of the situations closely relate to political problems today. [unfinished]
When the animals first establish their new farm, they create a set of “unalterable laws” that every animal should follow: The Seven Commandments. These rules express what the animals call “Animalism” and create a lifestyle for the citizens of Animal Farm. Though all other animals meticulously follow each commandment, the pigs find ways to get around them—or ignore them completely. Every time the animals would accuse the pigs of violating the Commandments, Squealer would simply point out the Commandment on the wall of the farm, which had been revised by the pigs to suit their fancy. Similarly, some countries are choosing to ignore parts of their constitution having to do with human rights and [unfinished]


Grrr...Eighth grade is TOUGH!! :) Any info would be helpful right now, thank you.

bazarov
01-05-2008, 05:07 PM
I am not that much informed about Darfur, but politicians act similar like Napoleon in whole world, no matter is it Sudan or Neverland. Answer to your question: no; democracy does not allow them.

The Atheist
01-06-2008, 04:13 PM
The bad news is that because this is current politics and may not be discussed here, we can't really get into it.

But I have to note that I'd love to see how anyone links Sudan/Darfur to Animal Farm! Because we can't go into it in here, if you are able to send a copy by e mail, let me know by PM and I'll send you my e mail address. Sudan/Darfur has a history almost as old as mankind.

To your question, the answer is a qualified "No".

No government is without shame. Just the degree of it varies, and as Baz quite rightly notes, the democratic ones are at the very much lower end of the spectrum. (even if it doesn't seem so sometimes!)