1. The Uses and Abuses of Power
"Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely." ... Brutus is manipulated into joining the conspiracy, he fears that Caesar, his friend, will become a callous ruler; he openly states his belief that power corrupts all leaders. ... The power struggle, however, is not over. ... Shakespeare, in the play, clearly illustrated the corruptive influence of power. Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely is one theme of Animal Farm. ...
- Word Count: 900
- Approx Pages: 4
- Grade Level: High School