Extension TOTALITARIAN REGIME METHODS was a success from the moment of its publication. Some saw it simply as an allegory of the Russian Revolution and the corruption of communist ideals, but Orwell himself said that, although it was a satire on the Russian Revolution, it was also addressed to other political systems. In fact, both Russian (represented by the pigs) and (represented by the neighbouring farmers) are shown in a very negative light by Orwell. The writer made it clear that Animal Farm was not just about Russia: its message can be applied to any and even to some self-proclaimed democracies. Animal Farm 1 communism capitalism totalitarian state 2 The neighbouring farmers At the start of the Second World War, Stalin formed an alliance with (1889-1945), Germany’s Chancellor (i.e., the head of government). But after the German invasion of the USSR in 1941, Stalin allied with the United Kingdom and the Unites States. In Animal Farm, Hitler is embodied by Mr Frederick, the owner of Pinchfield; Mr Pilkington, Foxwood’s farmer, instead, symbolises the of the UK and the US. In particular, Mr Pilkington represents (1874-1965) as well as (1882-1945), respectively the UK’s Prime Minister and the USA’s President. Adolf Hitler 3 capitalist governments Winston Churchill Franklin Delano Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Winston Churchill. Franklin Delano Roosevelt. : illegal, bad, or dishonest behaviour, especially by people in positions of power. : which define themselves as. : represented. 1. corruption 2. self-proclaimed 3. embodied