The allegorical novella “Animal Farm” by George Orwell in 1945 (presented in the animation link below) is the consummate representation of the expression, contradictions and conflicts of Self, Culture and Society. The two broad political economies (capitalism and socialism) showed representation in the storyline in the form of their advocacies, criticisms and fundamental contradictions. It underscores the human nature how the Freudian theory of adult personality of the mind works to promote self interest in decision making both for the collective and the individual.
In your essay (in the format of Review/Op-ed), following an introduction that makes clear
your understanding of the story, attempt (either question 1 or 2) and 3:
- Establish in a critical manner the fundamental contradictions in capitalism based on the animation underscoring your position using the 3 aspects (Ego, Id and Superego) of the
Freudian theory.
OR - Establish in a critical manner the fundamental contradictions in socialism based on the animation underscoring your position using the 3 aspects (Ego, Id and Superego) of the
Freudian theory. - With your conclusion attempt to opine solutions to the contradictions you have discussed in the body of your essay.