"Power corrupts, but absolute power corrupts absolutely"; and this is clearly proved in Orwell's short novel. ... Either way, it tells a good story that tries to prove that human nature and diversity prevent people from being equal and happy. "Animal Farm" tells the tragic story of what happens when the oppressed farm animals rebel, drive out Mr. ... Orwell's brains lies in his presentation of the fear of totalitarian regimes, and his analysis of communism societies shown through simple story-telling. ...

• Word Count: 494
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

He represents Leon Trotsky in this story. Squealor He is a short, fat, twinkle eyed pig who is a brilliant talker. ... Humans in this story represent cruelty and evil. Setting This story takes place in England in the countryside on a farm. ... This book shows the true nature of a totalitarian government. ...

• Word Count: 1186
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Feodor Gladkov calls attention to the human side of these individuals and points out the difficulty in rising to the incredibly high standards of the New Soviet citizen. ... His longing for a loving wife reveals a more human side, and it becomes understood that Gleb is not simply a definition of the communist ideals. ... Flashbacks of Dasha's feminine nature, her motherly love towards their daughter, Nurka, and the softness of her laugh, all provide powerful images that represent Gleb's struggle to reconcile the new nature of his marriage. ... By listening to her story, Gleb is able...

• Word Count: 3036
• Approx Pages: 12
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The film made numerous references to the backward nature of Russia and a desire to catch up with to Western countries. ... Vertov achieved this goal by attaching many short clips of multiple cities to emphasize that every person in the city is important for the maintenance of the community. ... Without the help of a story. ... The film's "mission was not to create pictures for fiction and old literature but to surpass the limitations of the human eye" (Vertov). ...

• Word Count: 2028
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Changing from being ruled by monarchs, to imperialists, with a short lapse of democracy before the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) came to power, and ongoing from the 1970s a blend of socialism and capitalism introduced by Deng Xiaoping. ... Zhuang Junju goes on to proclaim that, "China will certainly keep its economy developing continuously, that the people will benefit from their common enrichment, and that the relations between humankind and nature will gradually be harmonized. ... It is important to note that Junju is not short siding the Chinese government's control, but is not sa...

• Word Count: 3320
• Approx Pages: 13
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate