The theme of the book! Animal Farm is about humans and the politics of society. How those in power—Napoleon and his fellow pigs—pervert the democratic process. An embedded narrative, in which the characters become the story. George Orwell uses a barnyard setting to explore themes of class and power _and how power has swallowed politicians’ common sense

Orwell's theme in Animal Farm is the desire for power. This desire is a closely related theme of corrupt politics. The animals in the story, particularly Napoleon, want more power. 

The pigs' ever-increasing greed and lust for power are mirrored in their increasing resemblance to the human race. These facts culminate in at least one moral of the story:

when humanity succumbs to acts of greed and oppression, they are even less than animals

The book's final image expresses the animals' realization that the pigs have become as cruel and oppressive as human farmers. The ending makes the argument that political power is always the same. Whoever has it uses whatever ideology to justify it.

Watch a student narrative in the video describing how power has swallowed politicians’ common sense

The relevance of Animal Farm symbolizes power and corrupt humans in society—

"Lessons from 'Animal Farm'."

Be cautious of false leaders: The pigs in the story may start as champions of equality, but eventually, they become the very oppressors they had fought against. This story serves as a powerful reminder to stay vigilant against those who only seek power despite promising positive change.

Questioning Authority: The animals unquestioningly follow the pigs, underscoring the essence of critical thinking and challenging authority.

Beware the perils of apathy: The animals' indifference paves the way for the pigs to take control, serving as a stark reminder of the risks of ignoring injustice.

The pigs' corruption serves as a grim reminder that "power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely."

Education is essential: The pigs take advantage of the less educated animals, highlighting the critical role of education in thwarting manipulation and exploitation.

Beware of Propaganda: The pigs use it to control the other animals, teaching us to be critical of information and aware of its power.

Equality is crucial: The animals aim to establish a society where everyone is treated equally. The failure to maintain this leads to their downfall, highlighting the significance of equality in society.

Beware of historical manipulation: The pigs modify the farm's history to fit their narrative, serving as a reminder to remain vigilant about how history can be exploited for personal or political purposes.

Rise Against Injustice: The animals' inability to challenge the pigs' oppression results in their subjugation, underscoring the vital importance of standing up against injustice.

The animals' silence in the face of the pigs' tyranny allows it to continue, teaching us that silence in the face of injustice is complicity.