Question

To which genre does George Orwell's 'Animal Farm' belong to?

• A. Science fiction
• B. Historical fiction
• C. Dystopian fiction
• D. Realistic fiction

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Dystopian fiction

• Animal Farm is a satirical allegorical novella. It is also considered a dystopian novel.

• Dystopian Fiction: The story depicts a society that appears to be a utopia (a perfect society) but is, in reality, oppressive and miserable.

• The animals' initial dream of freedom and equality is gradually twisted into a nightmare of control, fear, and exploitation under the pigs' rule, a classic dystopian theme.