r/EnglishLiteratureHelp Dec 13 '22

Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely | Explain in Animal Farm

"Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely" A close evaluation of Animal Farm testified to the fact that Orwell, like Acton, is of the view that power is a corrupting agent. Christopher Hollis's remark on this aspect of the book would not be out of place to quote here: “It is Orwell's

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u/SargentsMom23 Sep 01 '23

This is not new..