Understanding Literature with SOAPSTone Strategy

SOAPSTone is an acronym for Speaker, Occasion, Audience, Purpose, Subject, and Tone. It's a tool used to understand and analyze literature in a structured way.

George Orwell, a democratic socialist, critiques totalitarian regimes. His experiences in the Spanish Civil War deeply influenced 'Animal Farm's' narrative voice.

'Animal Farm' was written during WWII, reflecting Stalin's rise and corruption of socialist ideals in the Soviet Union. It's an allegory of historical events.

Though a critique of Soviet politics, Orwell wrote for the broader public. His fable was intended to warn against the broader risks of absolute power.

Orwell's purpose was to expose the dangers of totalitarianism and urge vigilance. He showcases how revolutions can degenerate into oppressive regimes.

The novel focuses on the betrayal of a revolution by its leaders. It mirrors the events following the Russian Revolution, where leaders oppressed the masses.

Orwell employs a tone that is both satirical and darkly foreboding. He uses irony to criticize the hypocrisy of revolutionary leaders who mimic their predecessors.