1. The Industrial Revolution and its consequences have been a disaster for the human race. They have greatly increased the life-expectancy of those of us who live in "advanced" countries‚ but they have destabilized society‚ have made life unfulfilling‚ have subjected human beings to indignities‚ have led to widespread psychological suffering (in the Third World to physical suffering as well) and have inflicted severe damage on the natural world. The continued development of technology will worsen
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Industrial Revolution Part 1 of 3 The Industrial Revolution was a period from 1750 to 1850 where major changes in agriculture‚ manufacturing‚ mining‚ transportation‚ and technology had a profound effect on the social‚ economic and cultural conditions of the times. It began in the United Kingdom‚ then subsequently spread throughout Western Europe‚ North America‚ Japan‚ and eventually the rest of the world. The Industrial Revolution marks a major turning point in history; almost every aspect of
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Animal Farm by George Orwell is a story that is a great representation of the Russian Revolution. The Russian Revolution in 1917 ended centuries of imperial rule and started political and social changes that would eventually lead to the formation of the Soviet Union. For years‚ Russian workers had been treated unfairly and had been waiting for a time to revolt. The Bloody Sunday Massacre in 1905 occurred when many Russians were protesting against the monarchy and hundreds of unarmed protesters were
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The Russian Revolution Introduction The book Animal Farm written by George Orwell was not just meant for people to read for enjoyment‚ but he wrote this book to represent the Russian Revolution. The events that happened in the book Animal farm‚ signifies real events that happened during the Russian Revolution. George Orwell well made his story in the point of view of animals and replaced real people with animals. For example‚ Orwell made Czar Nicholas the
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The novella by George Orwell‚ Animal Farm‚ is an allegory‚ or a piece of literature with a hidden meaning‚ of the Russian Revolution of 1917. Animal Farm follows the events of the farm animals and their uprising against the farmer. Despite the obvious differences between‚ Animal Farm‚ and the Russian Revolution‚ they are very much similar. Characters from the novella can be compared to historical figures from the revolution. While the novella is not limited to these characters‚ these are the most
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the leader of said cause is entrusted with bringing those hopes and dreams into fruition. In the metaphorical masterpiece that Animal Farm by George Orwell‚ the storyline closely follows actual events that occurred during the Russian Revolution in a very comedic yet sad way. George Orwell characterized the anger and frustration of the Russians into a group of animals that people could understand and relate to. The communist ideologue was characterized into the animalistic zealot Old Major and
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INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION The Industrial Revolution began in the mid-1700s. It began in England and spread to Europe. Previously‚ goods were made by hand‚ but after machines made them. There were various reasons why the industrial revolution began in England. The most important reason was that one process led to another. Inventors were able to do with machines what used to be done by hand. The Industrial Revolution was about advances of machinery and technology. The main reason the Industrial
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November 17‚ 2008 Period 3 Animal Farm Animal Farm by George Orwell is an exploration of the Russian Revolution in context of animals running a farm. George Orwell‚ a strong socialist‚ wrote the novel as a reflection of dictatorships of the Soviet Union‚ disgusted by his “disillusionment with Communism” (Animal Farm). In the beginning of Animal Farm‚ Old Major‚ a pig that represents Karl Marx‚ gives a speech convincing the farm animals to overthrow Mr. Jones‚ who does no work yet
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allegory ‘Animal Farm’ explores several major concerns. These depicted in the novel and excerpt include propaganda and duplicity as well as intelligence and education as tools of oppression. In order for the pigs to control the lives and viewpoints of the other animals they use propaganda and duplicity to their advantage. Propaganda is the form of communication that serves the purpose of deceiving or fooling others. Squealers uses propaganda to good effect when he provides the animals with false
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--George Orwell; this quote is a great representation of Animal Farm and the Russian Revolution because the leaders in both scenarios did not care for their people. Animal Farm itself is a representation of the Russian Revolution. The book tells about the weak leadership and poor living conditions that occurred in real life. It also has characters that portray historical figures; such as Vladimir Lenin compared to the book character Squealer. Animal farm is an allegory that effectively represents the people
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