"Animal Farm" by George Orwell and "The Stolen Bacillus" by H.G. wells both explore the authors' views of society in which they live. Looking at the plot and language of both pieces, analyse how the stories reflect the authors' views.

"Animal Farm" by George Orwell and "The Stolen Bacillus" by H.G. wells both explore the authors' views of society in which they live. Looking at the plot and language of both pieces, analyse how the stories reflect the authors' views. "Animal Farm" and "The Stolen Bacillus" are two very interesting stories. "Animal Farm" is an allegory, this means it can be enjoyed at two level. It is an extended metaphor, to the well-known Russian Revolution. The "Stolen Bacillus" is about science fiction; there isn't a clear hidden meaning. However there is a small moral to the story, which is if science gets into the wrong hands then it can be extremely dangerous and can have some devastating results. There are reasons to why George Orwell wrote "Animal Farm" in an allegory, and to fully understand and interpret the novel one must know the reasons. George Orwell wanted to express how he felt about the Russian Revolution, and highlight the horrors that it had. The meaning of the story was very realistic, not a story that will please the reader with a happy ending, it reflects the truth. The story also expresses how theory can be very different, for example how an ideology like communism will only work in theory not in practise. This is because of many reasons but the main one is that by nature people will usually be selfish and greedy. The story also shows how due to human nature any

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"Animal Farm" is often read as a critique against Soviet communism, which it is and was clearly meant to be. But it is much more general than that. It is a warning that all who desire to be political leaders are suspect. George Orwell.

Well first for some delightful information about the book, and the author. "Animal Farm" is often read as a critique against Soviet communism, which it is and was clearly meant to be. But it is much more general than that. It is a warning that all who desire to be political leaders are suspect. George Orwell, after all, is the man who said, "That rifle on the wall of the laborer's cottage or working class flat is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there!" Some--probably most--events in the book are clearly taken from the Russian experience. The animals all address themselves as "comrade", for example. And the fight between Napoleon and Snowball seems a near parallel to that between Stalin and Trotsky. But others seem to be taken directly from the American experience. The animals are Irish and English, kicking out their English overlord. But that's the only general inoration i actually know... so here's to my actual review... Well, How would you handle being underfed, overworked, naive, unequal and absolutely controlled? Would you feel like all your work was being done for the good of someone else? What if you had evidence you were being lied to, which disappeared or was changed? What if you became trapped by an absolute and supreme leader? At the beginning of the story, an old boar, called Old Major, gathers the animals at Manor Farm. He tells

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"Animal Farm" was first published in 1945 at the end of the Second World War. George Orwell called it a "fairy story". What do you think the book has to say about the time at which it was written and about other times in history?

"Animal Farm" was first published in 1945 at the end of the Second World War. George Orwell called it a "fairy story". What do you think the book has to say about the time at which it was written and about other times in history? The book animal farm can be read on two levels. Firstly as an animal fable which is a form of old story where the animals behave in a way that is seen to be half animal and half human. In this particular book the animals take on their qualities and actions but are able to talk. The animal fable tells a lesson and has a moral behind it and so it is directed at a younger audience. This book can also be seen as an allegory with a hidden meaning behind the writing. Although Orwell describes it as a "fairy story" it can also be interpreted as a very satirical piece or writing which is very hard-hitting, writing about the pursuit of power in order to achieve their own goals. In a traditional you would not be surmised to meet talking animal's, all the main characters in this book are talking animals and they can also be seen talking to humans. They all do seem to take on human characteristics as well. In a traditional fairy story many of the characters are often stereotyped in order to draw attention to certain human weaknesses. This is very evident in animal farm for example where Mr Jones is portrayed as being lazy, self-indulged and self centred "but

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"Both behaviourists and ethologists rely on studies of non-human animals to formulate theirlltheories" Discuss the use of non-human animals in psychological research

"Both behaviourists and ethologists rely on studies of non-human animals to formulate theirlltheories" Discuss the use of non-human animals in psychological research Animals used in research have proved to be an important factor for the uses of medicine, for example Flemming found the use of penicillin was an effective antibiotic when it was used on mice. Since 1822, legislation has limited how scientists use animals. In the UK, the use of animals in psychological investigations has been constrained by ethical and moral guidelines. Current UK legislation in the Animals Scientific Procedures Act 1986 states that all animal research must only take place in a laboratory that are institutionally licensed for animal research. It must be apart of an approved research project. The license will only be given out if the potential results could justify the use of the animals and if the research cannot be done using non animal methods. Also the research must be done with minimum numbers of animals and if discomfort and harm is also kept minimal. This act has been enforced by a team of inspectors who visit the research laboratories approximately eight times a year to make sure they are sticking to these rules. The "three Rs" was published to reinforce the humane treatment of laboratory animals. Reduction aimed to reduce the number of animals used in the experiment. Replacement

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"Compare the ways in which each author uses language and structure in their dystopian views of the f

"Compare the ways in which each author uses language and structure in their dystopian views of the future and discuss what may have influenced the authors in their writings of the text" The two texts '1984' and 'The Handmaids Tale' are both written as dystopias. '1984' written by George Orwell in 1948 is supposedly the basis of Margaret Atwood's novel 'The Handmaids Tale' which was written in 1985. These novels are products of two different historical contexts. 'The Handmaids Tale' was written during a time of great feminist movements whereas 1984 was developed in Stalin's five-year plan and the war that interrupted it. The novelists therefore reflect these contexts in their writing style as they look at dystopian examples of the future. The two authors structure their dystopias in different ways; one way is by the use of language. Language operates within two categories one is language as a means of a controlling force, for '1984' this would be Oceania and for 'The Handmaids Tale', Gilead. The second area is resistance. Atwood chose religious rhetoric whilst Orwell chose Newspeak, both new languages are full of discourse. The author's styles also create the dystopian environment. Atwood uses elaborate language rich in imagery where as Orwell's language is blunt direct and immediate. The structure of the novel is also comparative. 'The Handmaids Tale' is set into chapters

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"Deer Farming in Australia".

Agricultural Studies - Alternative Farming Assignment "Deer Farming in Australia" While deer farming may be new, humans have a long history of game consumption. Archaeological evidence shows humans have been eating game, including venison, for far longer than today's main meat industries - chicken, beef, lamb and pork. Middle and later Stone Age Europeans may have also domesticated deer in some form, before turning to the more versatile cattle and sheep, which provided not only meat, but milk, hides and wool, fat for lighting and traction power also. In the east, Chinese farmers have kept deer in enclosures for centuries, while more recently Korean and Taiwanese farmers have kept deer as a source of supply for velvet antlers and other products. These have featured in oriental medicine for at least 2000 years. It's really only within the last 30 years that deer have been successfully introduced into modern farming systems, and been subject to domestication and genetic selection. Farmers in Europe, the Americas, Australia and New Zealand saw the opportunities offered by deer for the production of a "new" meat. It's low in fat and therefore appeals to the sensitivities of modern, health-conscious consumers. Other farmers have also actively bred for velvet antler growth, to meet the needs of the traditional Korean market. Deer farming around the world is much more widespread

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"Every line I have written since 1936 has been written, directly or indirectly, against totalitarianism," says George Orwell in the preface to the Classic edition of Animal Farm.

A man named Lord Acton said the above quote. "Every line I have written since 1936 has been written, directly or indirectly, against totalitarianism," says George Orwell in the preface to the Classic edition of Animal Farm. Power in the words of the dictionary means the 'ability to do or act'. Power is a source by which man expresses his pride and ability to do things. He can either abuse it or use it for useful reasons. But in majority of the cases, power is abused, as it is the human nature to do so. As humans get more power so does their ability to do things according to their will. This story is mostly based on Russia and the political condition during that time. Animal Farm is a satire on Stalinism and the Russian revolution. The concept of Animalism is based on the dream of Old Major, a prized-boar of Mr. Jones. Old Major, is able to gather all the animals on the farm except the sleeping Moses, the raven, for a speech about a dream he had the previous night. In his talk, Old Major tries to explain the animals place in nature and how they can get out of it, very much like Karl Marx's writing on the social consciousness of the proletariat in 'A Contribution to the Political Economy' and the evil practices of government-controlled capitalism in 'The Communist Manifesto'. "It is not the consciousness of men that determines their social being", wrote Marx, "but on the

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Should antibiotics and hormones be used in animal feed?

Biology AS Coursework Skills I and J Should antibiotics and hormones be used in animal feed? Antibiotics are chemicals produced by living organisms that are used to kill or inhibit the growth of other infectious micro-organisms. Most antibiotics prevent the growth of microorganisms, which they act on instead of completely killing them. Antibiotics are extra cellular products meaning that they can be extracted for use; Penicillin is an example of this as it comes from the fungus Penicillium notatum1. Hormones are chemicals that transfer information and instructions between cells in animals and plants. They regulate growth and development, controlling the function of various tissues. Like antibiotics, hormones can be produced and placed in animal feed, for example Bovine Somatotropin, which is given to cows to increases milk production.2 The use of hormones and antibiotics in animal feed has been a controversial topic for many years. There are obvious advantages and disadvantages with the use of such products. Farmers see hormones and antibiotics as a major advantage as the increase their profits and gain the maximum out of their livestock. However, health concerned organizations want to ban the use of these products due to the increasing fears that they can cause harm to the consumers. For over 50 years, antibiotics have been added to the food of animals such as poultry,

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The Time The Place

Will McEwan Aldrich The Time The Place As soon as I stepped into the airy staff canteen I was struck with the mixed smell of fried food and curry. I walked past the first few tables to the counter, I was attacked with the sweet and nauseous scent of a young woman's perfume. I took a chicken curry and walked to an empty table situated next to the huge glass window that gave a view of the whole airfield. As I looked out onto the airfield, I noticed a young woman in her mid thirties, descending the steps of a 757. She was holding a young child and seemed to be looking for something, around the aircraft. She was quite pretty, with short dark hair and a slim body. As soon as her feet touched the ground, she was looking again. She approached a dispatcher, who was wearing a high visibility jacket and had ear defenders up on his head. From the way they were using hand signals, I guessed that she did not speak English. She seemed to be signalling for a trolley. The dispatchers face was completely blank and expressionless. I could feel his confusion, like a child who had lost sight of his mother. Then suddenly we both clicked, he must of thought of the same thing as me. He hurried round the smooth round fuselage of the white Virgin Atlantic 757. About thirty seconds later reappeared with a blue and green buggy. The woman gratefully accepted it and hurried onto the last of the busses

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Animal Farm discussion.

Entry 1 - In Animal Farm, the animals often depict what can be seen in modern human society. They converse, behave and even contemplate like humans, and furthermore, they are also given a treatment that is not unknown to mortals. Each of the creatures have a place, whether it be in production in daily farm work or in their particular little cozy spot where they settle themselves in the barn. The way that Orwell describes many of the animals may very well be as if he is portraying figures that any person may be familiar with nowadays. However, that also includes not minding the usage of animal terms of course. There are those who are wise, those who are bad-tempered, fanciful, and those who simply do not care. Clover the horse is said to be "a stout motherly mare approaching middle life, who had never quite got her figure back after her fourth foal." To this statement, many middle-aged women can relate to. Another horse, Mollie, whose vanity is clearly described in being "the foolish, pretty white mare who...came mincing daintily in...and began flirting her white mane, hoping to draw attention to the red ribbons it was plaited with." The role of the outsider is given to Moses, "the tame raven who slept on a perch behind the back door." By these words, the reader can conclude that he has a certain conceitedness and believes himself to be above the other animals along

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