In the allegorical novella , Animal Farm Orwell demonstrates a vivid picture of the importance of rebellion within the novella . Orwell successfully shows this by the use of Old Major's speech , the song Beasts of England which represents the internationale of the Soviet Union . Further more the use of the hen rebellion is an important event which shows the cyclical nature of the novella accurately . This is because before the animals were retailing against the humans , but now the animals are against eachother . Orwell shows how those in power use violence and fear to control rebellion, particularly through the episode with the hens.When Napoleon demands that the hens give up their eggs, they rebel by smashing them on the floor: “They were to fly up to the rafters and lay their eggs, which smashed to pieces on the floor.” This shocking act of resistance shows how the animals are pushed to extremes in protest against exploitation, but it is short-lived. Napoleon responds with starvation and executions, highlighting how he uses fear to crush opposition. This reflects the real historical context of Stalin’s collectivisation, where millions of peasants called the Kulaks in Ukraine resisted giving up their grain and were brutally punished — many starved or were executed. Orwell uses this moment to criticise how totalitarian regimes silence dissent through terror. Orwell presents hope and idealism through Old Major’s speech, which inspires the animals to dream of a better, fairer world. Old Major declares: “This is my message to you: rebellion” and introduces the song “Beasts of England” to unite the animals in a shared vision of freedom. The song paints a vivid picture of a future without suffering or human control, giving the animals a sense of purpose and solidarity. However, this early idealism is later banned by Napoleon, who claims “Beasts of England” is no longer needed — showing how revolutionary hope is quickly manipulated and erased by those in power. This mirrors how revolutionary slogans and songs, like The Internationale, were used in the early Soviet Union to inspire unity, but were later suppressed under Stalin when they threatened his control.