be watched hawkishly
and confronted truthfully
whatever the price
But Animal Farm is more than just a satire of the Russian Revolution. This “fairy story” (as my father called it) is an eternal warning against political leaders who hijack potentially noble movements for their own selfish purposes. My father thought all politicians should be watched hawkishly, confronted truthfully (whatever the price) and kicked out when they put their interests before those of their country.
So writes Richard Blair, son of George Orwell, in his opinion piece, Animal Farm was my parents’ teamwork’: Orwell’s son on 80 years of the satirical classic.
Mr. Blair closed with: Animal Farm has had a remarkable life story, playing its part in democratic protests behind the iron curtain and more recently in Myanmar, Zimbabwe and Ukraine. It remains an unforgettable inspiration to all those fighting for freedom. In a world where authoritarianism, nationalism, xenophobia and political lying are all on the rise, we need Animal Farm by our side more than ever now.
May I repeat.
In a world where …
authoritarianism …
nationalism …
xenophobia …
and political lying …
are all on the rise,
we need Animal Farm by our side more than ever now.
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