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The Dark Realities of Stalin's Regime: Economic Failures, Political Purges, and Social Divisions

This analysis explores the harrowing chapters of Stalin's rule as depicted in "Animal Farm." Chapters 7-9 reveal the political purges, where dissenters faced torture and forced confessions, showcasing the brutal enforcement of loyalty. Economically, the inefficiencies of the Five-Year Plans led to widespread food shortages and exploitation of labor, exemplified by Boxer's tragic fate. Socially, class divisions intensified, with the ruling pigs thriving amid a culture of fear. The narrative exposes the harsh realities of life under Stalin's regime and the betrayal of the working class.

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The Dark Realities of Stalin's Regime: Economic Failures, Political Purges, and Social Divisions

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  1. Chapters 7-9 Pes

  2. Chapter Seven: Political Stalin’s “Five Year Plans” Stalin’s torture of suspected dissidents and their confessions- the purges. • Agricultural projects that fail- the food bins • Animal confessions- the leader hens

  3. Chapter Seven: Economic The general failure of the USSR in industrialization Massive inefficiencies in Stalin’s plans • The windmill fails • Longer hours for less food

  4. Chapter Seven: Social Massive class division in the USSR Rampant fear in the USSR • Pigs become fatter and richer • Animals fear for their lives

  5. Chapter Eight: Political Diplomatic tiptoeing Stalin practiced with his alliances Anti-Troskyist propaganda and scapegoating of Trotsky • Selling timber to Frederick • Scapegoating Snowball

  6. Chapter Eight: Economic Germany reneging on the Non-Aggression Pact Germany’s betrayal • Forged banknotes from Frederick • Destruction of the windmill

  7. Chapter Eight: Social The “cult of personality” surrounding Stalin Constant celebrations in the USSR • The “glorious” Napoleon • Public pride in and celebrations of patriotism in Animal Farm

  8. Chapter Nine: Political Betrayal of the Soviet Government regarding its people In the USSR, massive labor to support the Stalinist elite • Boxer’s betrayal • Many work hard for the good of the pigs

  9. Chapter Nine: Economic The proletariat literally worked to death The economic bloating of the party elite at any means necessary • Boxer is worked to death • Sale of Boxer to the glue factory

  10. Chapter Nine: Social Stalin’s allowance of the return of the Russian Orthodox Church No leisure time- constant celebrations • Return of Moses the Raven • Constant work

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