The animals rebuild it but it is then blown up by the neighbouring farmers who hate the idea of animals successfully running their own farm.īoxer, a hard-working horse, collapses from exhaustion. Unfortunately, the windmill is destroyed in a storm. The farm animals work together to build a windmill which should mean more food and less back-breaking work for all of them. Napoleon trains some dogs and uses them to terrify the other animals into following him. Two pigs, Napoleon and Snowball, compete to be in control. These rules include the idea that 'All animals are equal'. They create a set of rules to live by called the Seven Commandments. The animals work together to make a better life. One night, the animals angrily take control of the farm and chase Mr Jones away. He is cruel and neglects his animals.Ī wise pig, Old Major, inspires the animals to dream of a better future.

Orwell also shows how those in power can use propaganda, lies and rumoursĪnimal Farm's clever depictions of ideas in politics reflect many of the issues we are facing today. He shows how those in power can be corrupt and can oppress the people they're supposed to help. In this case, the hidden meaning is about Orwell's views on the Russian Revolution. Whatever it takes to rule over the other animals.Īnimal Farm is an allegory which means it has a hidden, more complex meaning. His dream of a better life inspires them to take control of the farm.Īt first, Napoleon appears to be a strong leader, but it soon becomes clear he seeks power for himself. Old Major is admired by most of the other animals. But, with Napoleon the pig desperate for power, will the animals get to live the lives that Old Major dreamed for them? Then, the humans try to regain control, but they are defeated in the Battle of the Cowshed.įor a while life on the farm is good for the animals. The animals change the name from Manor Farm to Animal Farm and agree Seven Commandments for a better life. The new leaders are pigs called Napoleon and Snowball. Then, Old Major dies peacefully and, inspired by his vision, the animals take over the farm. Old Major, a respected pig, reveals his dream: a vision of a fairer life where the animals are in charge. Farmer Jones treats them harshly and they've had enough. This is a quotation from Animal Farm by George Orwell – a very famous fable about revolution.

But some animals are more equal than others.'

Orwell's animal farm