1. Animal Farm and the Corrupting Influence of Power
However power is corrupting, and these new regimes became just as much if not more tyrannical than the czars they revolted against. ... This is because with the pig's knowledge and power they could manipulate laws to their own benefit. What is ironic about the leader, Napolean, is that he furthered the revolution in no way, he was only interested in the power that he had over the farm. ... This is a true example of how power had corrupted the pigs leading the farm. ... It is fair to say that the downfall of all governments in the world, is a result of abuse of power and authority, and...
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