The plot of 'This report is a brief summary of "Animal Farm" by George Orwell. The novel was set in Hertfordshire, the community where Orwell was known to have lived and where he wrote frequently. Orwell was a keen poultry farmer, so his understanding of rural and agricultural life seems obvious, but his view of government oppression and abuse is not so obvious. The layout of his home in the south of England served as the backdrop to Old Major's dreams. The novel was originally a children's story because the book follows the style of children's books. But like modern cartoons that must take into account that parents will watch with children, Animal Farm has sophisticated humor and wit and can satisfy an adult audience. Animal Farm can also be considered a fairy tale because the characters talk about animals with human characteristics. Because animals think and talk, they are subject to the problems that humans face on a daily basis. Animal Farm was an excellent example of political satire. Orwell presents the necessary attitudes, wit and humor that can generally be seen as a mockery of some political institutions. Orwell was effective in this satire because he says a lot with few words. The story seems to revolve around the principles of communism and our quest for power. Napoleon, for example, cannot resist the temptation or need for greater power over animals and so corruption and secrecy develop under a tyrannical ruler in an autocratic state. The style is simple, almost like a fairy tale, and has been appreciated by children of all ages for its cunning and charm. Animal Farm is quite simple as in the first few chapters the reader immediately sees that there is a need for action as the animals rebel and take over the farm. There needs to be a leader of the rebellion, so this role is entrusted to two characters, Snowball and Napoleon. Napoleon wins the battle and Snowball is expelled from the community as Napoleon usurps power and establishes himself as the dictatorial leader of the farm and its inhabitants. Like the Nazis of the 1930s and 1940s, Napoleon shifts gears and eventually declares the farm a republic and therefore elects himself Acting President. Once in full power, his true reign of terror begins as he is often seen as nothing more than a human.