George Orwell's Animal Farm successfully creates an emotional connection between the reader and the characters. Whenever Napoleon does something unjust, all the reader can do is feel sorry for the animals. The plot is full of interesting twists, complicated characters, and challenges for the animals to overcome. Some parts are truly sad (such as Boxer's death), and others are incredibly funny. It is also interesting to draw the obvious comparisons between the revolution of Animal Farm and the Russian revolution, notably with examples such as the flag and