George Orwell isn't against communism. He actually was a communist. He was against the fascism that the Soviet Union essentially became.
He represents the Socialism.
"Suspicious" is odd word choice, but Orwell became disillusioned by the fact that many Left-stances were looking at Stalin's regime as a form of Socialism, which was Orwell's personal philosophy. This was one of his inspirations for writing Nineteen Eighty-Four.
In 1950, Orwell died after a three-year battle against tuberculosis.
George Orwell fought against fascism through his writings and personal involvement in the Spanish Civil War. He volunteered to fight for the Republicans, who opposed the fascist forces led by Francisco Franco, and his experiences there informed his later works. Orwell's essays and novels, such as "1984" and "Animal Farm," critiqued totalitarianism and the dangers of oppressive regimes, emphasizing the importance of truth and individual freedom. His commitment to democratic socialism was also a key aspect of his opposition to fascism.
Socialism
George Orwell, known for his critiques of totalitarianism and social injustice, believed in the importance of individual freedom and democratic socialism. He was deeply concerned about the manipulation of language and truth, as illustrated in works like "1984" and "Animal Farm," where he highlighted the dangers of oppressive regimes. Orwell advocated for clear, honest communication as a means to combat propaganda and uphold human rights. His writings reflect a commitment to social equity and the fight against tyranny in all its forms.
The primary criticism against socialism is that it stifles the motivation to innovate since it provides welfare to the impoverished and imposes greater taxes on the wealthy.
Dreams from my Father, and The Audacity of Hope are on socialism. While Fatal conceit: the flaws of socialism are against it.
She is against : Late term abortions Socialism Amnesty for illegal aliens
As expressed in his famous books Animal Farm and 1984, oppression is more harmful than helpful. In his essay "Why I Write", Orwell stated "Every line of serious work that I have written since 1936 has been written, directly or indirectly, against totalitarianism and for democratic socialism, as I understand it."
George Orwell was initially enamored with socialism during the Spanish Civil War, as he witnessed the collective spirit and camaraderie among the anti-fascist forces fighting for a just cause. However, he became disillusioned by the internal conflicts and power struggles, particularly the infighting among socialist factions and the suppression of dissenting voices by the Communist Party. This contradiction highlighted for Orwell the complexities and failures of revolutionary movements, ultimately shaping his critical views on totalitarianism and the betrayal of socialist ideals.
George Orwell refers to Stalin as a "disgusting murderer" in his diary, so I think it's safe to say he wasn't a supporter.Animal Farm is, if anything, a ringing condemnation of Stalin's brand of socialism. Again, if it was intended as pro-Stalin propagana, Orwell was singularly bad at it.