one it could be looking back to when there were slaves
two. it could be talking about how he took his control over board and changed the rules to benefit him
The phrase "the animals worked like slaves" in Animal Farm can mean both the historical context of slavery, highlighting the parallels between the animals' treatment and that of enslaved people, and the corruption of the animals' revolutionary ideals, showing how power corrupts and can lead to new forms of oppression. Both interpretations invite critical reflection on exploitation and inequality. This expression serves as a powerful critique of authority and the repeated cycles of oppression throughout history.
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