The corruption of socialist ideals in the Soviet Union caused the misuse of power. In the book Animal Farm many forms of corruption are shown, for example the animals believe in propaganda as a truth that gives the pigs what they want. The abuse of power through language is also repeatedly shown. Rituals, among all other forms of abuse, are a tactic depicted in an attempt to strengthen people's loyalty. The animals believe in propaganda as truth, which gives the pigs the power they desire. Animal manipulation is a recurring motif in this book, as when Napoleon tricks all the animals into believing that the cause of all the farm's misfortunes is a snowball and offers “Animal Hero, second class, and half a bushel of apples to whoever". animal that brings him to justice. A bushel full to anyone who takes him alive! (Orwell .70)” Even though the animals could not see Snowball doing these things, they accept what Napoleon says. This manipulation gives some animals an unfair advantage over others in a so-called “equal” community. The abuse of language serves as an advantage to power....