Michael Pollan suggests how industrial food system is unsustainable because of monocultures, which means a lot of the same species are grown together and that’s only possible by using antibiotics to keep them alive. To keep crop healthy, fertilizer is needed. For example, in Iowa, all the farms were corn and soybeans, which are for industrial use mainly. Separating the animals from the farms raises a huge sanitation problem and the animals are not happy with the conditions, a pollution problem occurs as well. Society is obsessed with productivity becoming cheap, which has made more problems regarding pesticides.
In collecting wild foods, beware of the poisonous plants and avoid areas which are likely polluted. Fruit and Vegetables: Many fruits are enjoyed by guinea pigs, including such items as apples, pears and soft fruits. Although green foods and fruit are important items in the guinea pig's diet, they should be given sparingly otherwise scouring may be encouraged. Root vegetables, such as carrots, turnips, Swedes, parsnips and beetroot are also highly nutritious. Cereals: In addition to hay, fruit and vegetables, a dish of cereal grain should be available at all times.
Satire is used to criticise humanity’s creations, creating a mutual understanding between composer and audience. Through the use of literary devices, the flaws and hypocritical stances are identified within each text. This notion is explored in George Orwell’s allegory ‘Animal Farm,’ which is an allegorical representation of the Russian Revolution, illustrating flaws in our society with a mixture of black humour and critical attitude. The flaws of the human condition corrupt the dreams of Old Major. Napoleon and Snowball originally strive to fulfil Old Major’s dreams but due to the self centeredness of Napoleon, among others, the tenets of Animalism are systematically undermined throughout the novel.
He exploits the animals on Animal Farm by using erroneous information and abusing their emotions as techniques to sway them. Squealers persuasive speaking skills are first presented when the other animals find out that only the pigs were to receive the apples & milk. He clarifies this by insisting that the apples & milk are “absolutely necessary to the well-being of a pig” (Orwell 32). He creates the illusion that the pigs aren’t receiving the milk & apples as a luxury, but instead as a type of medicine: “Comrades, You do not imagine... that we pigs are doing this in selfishness and privilege?” (Orwell 32). He continues by saying “We pigs are brain workers, the organization of the farm totally depends on us” (Orwell 42).
“The Birthmark” is told in a strong, subjective voice that draws attention to the narrator and makes him a key player in the story. At nearly every moment, we know what the narrator is thinking and how he views the characters’ behavior. It is clear from the beginning that the narrator dislikes Aylmer and his quest to eliminate the birthmark and that he sympathizes with Georgiana. The narrator might be characterized as a chatty, intelligent friend sharing a particularly juicy piece of gossip. At several points in the story, he all but addresses us directly, imploring us, for example, to notice how bad Aylmer looks in comparison even to an animal like Aminadab.
The barn is a symbol because this was the place the pigs painted the seven commandments and then added their revisions, which represents the collective memory of a modern nation. The pigs did this to create Animalism and to ensure that the pigs would continue to rule over all of the animals. The working-class animals would puzzle over the changes but accept them. If the working-class believes history of lies from their oppressors, the will be less likely to question oppressive practices. The windmill is a symbol of the pigs’ manipulation of the other animals for their own gain.
It is only the ownership of the farm that has changed hands, the situation remains the same for the other animals, if not worse. This demonstrates how the circle continues and also puts emphasis on George’s use of allegory. As the book progresses, the animals (pigs) become from being nothing like humans to being more and more like humans till there is absolutely no difference between them at all. In this section of the book, Old Major has a dream which he presents to the other animals in the farm. His dream presents the idea of utopia where he encourages the animals to rebel against Mr Jones as supposedly by doing so the animals will lead a better life and in
Power corrupts those who possess it and causes them to become dissolute People who possess power change and become morally and ethically corrupt. Techniques used are symbolism, bathos and oxymorons “Whoever walks on 2 legs is an enemy” (page 15) “It was walking on its hind legs” (page 89) – Bathos “Alcohol represents power, commandments represent values and animals represent people” – Symbolism “All the title deeds, which were in his own possession, were owned by the pigs jointly” (page 93) - Oxymoron Propaganda People can use propaganda to brainwash and persuade people to doing things they want them to do. People can be controlled through propaganda. Possible propaganda includes posters, chants, uniforms, armies, weapons, wealth and the best possible portrayal of their team. Techniques used are “Here Squealer’s demeanour suddenly changed.
ANIMAL FARM IRONY ESSAY Animal farm is a classic portrayal of how power can affect the goals and hopes of society. Animal farm, a story by George Orwell begins with a revolution, and a lot of hopes for a perfect society being developed by the animals, by kicking off the humans from the farm. But slowly, the leading officials “the pigs” get a taste of power, from then things began to change. A very important part of the novel is the irony George Orwell used to make this novel what it is. In this story, irony is used to show lack of equality, no matter what the original intent was, can result in oppression.
Snowball’s control of Animal Farm is seen as decent, whereas Napoleon’s is corrupt. Snowball actually contributed as a political head with ideas to improve Animal Farm. He “buried himself with organising the other animals into what he called Animal Committees. He was indefatigable at this.” –pg 19. Snowball devoted time and effort for the success of the other animals.