... to help express his concerns regarding his twentieth century context in a way that is clearly understood by his audience. Using a variety of allegorical devices in his satire, Animal Farm, Orwell creates an insightful allegory that explores the consequences of communism through the Russian Revolution. It is an extended metaphor which symbolizes notions that can be religious, political, moral or historical. ... The purpose of an allegory is to inform an audience about something whilst at the same time critiquing its contents. In this case, by using such a ... text type to embody his v...

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