Monday, May 18, 2015

In Animal Farm, what are the commandments does Old Major give to the animals? How might each be considered a vice?

Commandment #1: Whatever goes on two legs is an enemy. Men
go on two legs and they abuse and take advantage of animals. If an animal doesn't treat
men as enemies, they are allowing harming of fellow animals. #2: Whatever goes on four
legs or has wings is a friend. All animals (who have four legs or wings), are mistreated
by people in some way, so animals should work and live together as friends. Otherwise,
they won't be able to overcome man's oppression. #3 No animal shall wear clothes.
Wearing clothes is a sign of vanity (showing off). #4 No animal shall sleep in a bed.
Beds are a luxury for rich and lazy men, not for animals. #5 No animal shall drink
alcohol. Alcohol impairs judgment and interferes with the desire to work. #6 No animal
shall kill another animal. If they do, they are no better than people. #7 All animals
are equal. If some think they are superior, then they are thinking and acting like
men.

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