The Misogyny in the Animal Farm

Zhou Kailu

Xi’an International Studies University,Shanxi Province, Xi’an City ,710000 ;

Abstract: George Orwell is considered as the one of the most famous English writers in the last century. He and his works have become the unique culture phenomenon. Especially 1984 and Animal Farm are translated into more than 60 languages and been sold around the world. His works also have been adapted into the textbook of England primary school. However, George Orwell’s works show his deep misogyny. Through the perspective of feminism, this article will analyze the misogyny in his famous work Animal Farm and the reasons of his misogyny.

Keywords: Animal Farm; misogyny, George Orwell

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