Animal Farm as a Historical Fable

The difference of interpretation in 2 types of fables:

Because the fable “To Build A Fire” is not based on historical events, events can be exaggerated as it moves away from the truth. Animal Farm however uses animals to show the truth of the Russian Revolution.

Because Animal Farm is an allegoric story it has point by point connections to reality (The Russian Revolution). The characters and the setting do move away from reality considering it is about farm animals, however it explains reality.

The other fable is an exageration of reality. Considering Tom Vincent fell into ice water, realistically his chances of surviving with no one around to assist him are minimal. Most people die within minutes of falling into ice water. It is also unrealistic that he survived the ice water considering he was not wearing a personal floating device. There is even a slim chance of lighting a fire after falling in the ice water. Although he showed signs of hypothermia – extreme shivering, numbness, fatigue, impaired ability and aches – the time and the ability to try to light a fire numerous times seems unrealistic. This fable does not explain reality.