Foreshadowing in Animal Farm

Most people who have heard of Animal Farm probably realize that, as a political novel concerning soviet-era communism, it doesn't end well. The foreshadowing within Animal Farm indicates the same end throughout the book. Old Benjamin (the donkey) plays a large role in foreshadowing events, at least in the beginning of the book. His cryptic comments, such as "Donkeys live a long time," amount to saying "Lets wait and see." He is expressing his skepticism concerning the brightness of the future, and it is easy as the reader to agree with him. In a world of humans, how can a society of animals survive independently? Later in the book, the pigs are slowly seizing power. As the pigs begin to rise above their own laws, it seems logical that they won't stop at, for example, simply taking all the milk. In my opinion, this is another part of foreshadowing within Animal Farm. Lastly, one of the most obvious pieces of foreshadowing in Animal Farm is the instances in which the pigs attempt to act like humans. As they walk about on two legs, carry whips, wear clothes and drink, we can see that they are becoming like the human oppressors originally ousted from Manor Farm. The humans were bad enough to incite a strong uprising, and so if the pigs are becoming like them, the reader is left wondering how bad the times ahead will be.