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So is this really about animals or is it representing people?
Ruby It symbolizes Russia and the Soviet Union under communist party rule, so yes. Although, you could just see the book as cute story about animals that r…moreIt symbolizes Russia and the Soviet Union under communist party rule, so yes. Although, you could just see the book as cute story about animals that rebel against their neglectful human farmer, it most definitely symbolizes human society and our different types of rule. (less)
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Animal Farm
by George Orwell
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