Publication: Knowledge: A Sufficiency Economy Condition Obstructed in George Orwell’s Animal Farm
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KKU International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences
วารสารนานาชาติ มหาวิทยาลัยขอนแก่น สาขามนุษยศาสตร์และสังคมศาสตร์
วารสารนานาชาติ มหาวิทยาลัยขอนแก่น สาขามนุษยศาสตร์และสังคมศาสตร์
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Knowledge: A Sufficiency Economy Condition Obstructed in George Orwell’s Animal Farm
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The study aims at investigating 1) knowledge according to Sufficiency Economy Philosophy (SEP) portrayed by Napoleon and Snowball, the main characters, in George Orwell’s Animal Farm; 2) to what extent the two main characters portray it; and 3) what are the reasons behind the portrayals of it. The qualitative method is used in this study, and the results are presented in a form of descriptive analysis. The study finds that Napoleon and Snowball have knowledge according to SEP. They acquire it from a wide variety of books. Additionally, Napoleon depicts himself as a brainworker who uses only brain to work. Unlike Napoleon, Snowball is demonstrated to understand and prac-tice the knowledge in many ways as well as possessing an inventive skill. Also, Snowball is found being able to write, read, answer a question as well as giving an explanation and a speech. The reasons behind Napoleon and Snowball’s portrayals of having the knowledge in terms of SEP and being knowledgeable are to exploit the animals and replace human farm owners. The study also finds that the lack of morality and moderation causes the benefits of knowledge to be blocked for all. As a result, Napoleon and Snowball are still demonstrated as being infatuated with greed for power, materialistic ideals, and moral devastation. Meanwhile, the farm animals are fixed into a servitude condition eternally.