ANIMAL FARM

Hey Michela,

We are all really glad that you enjoyed the show, and your question is a really difficult one to answer as lots of different messages can be taken from the show.

The main theme running through Animal Farm is about the corruption of power and how it is very easy for people who come into power (perhaps through revolution) to become as corrupt as those they replaced. In this sense, Orwell has written the novel to warn us about the corrupting influence of power.

But my own personal opinion of the play's final message is one of optimism. All of the men who are shown on slides at the end of the play, although they were corrupt, were eventually ousted in one way or another. So, personally, I think the message is that although power can corrupt men, humanity is fundamentally good and will not stand for such corruption and good will eventually win.

My cast members may have other opinions!!

What do you think the message is??

Thanks again for your question,

Rob H
aka Benjamin/Moses/Mr. Whymper