The corruption of socialist ideals in the Soviet Union caused the misuse of power. In the book Animal Farm, many forms of corruption are presented, for example, animals trust propaganda as truth that gives pigs what they want. The abuse of power through language is also regularly highlighted. Rituals, among all other forms of abuse, are a tactic to reinforce people's loyalty. Animals trust propaganda as truth, which gives pigs the power they desire. The manipulation of animals is a recurring motif in this book as when Napoleon makes all the animals believe that the snowball was the cause of all the misfortunes on the farm and he offers "A second-class animal hero and a half -bushel of apples to anyone.” animal who brings him to justice. A whole bushel to anyone who catches him alive! (Orwell .70) » Even though the animals couldn't see Snowball doing such things, they agree with what Napoleon says. This manipulation gives some animals an unfair advantage over others in a so-called “equal” community. Abuse of language serves as an advantage to the pow...