Questions and Answers
What changes have the years brought to the farm?
Animals have been bought to replace most of the dead ones. The windmill has been fixed but is not being used to gain energy for all the animals; it's now being used to mill corn to make money for the pigs. Most of the animals that were alive during the rebellion are now dead.
How does Orwell make fun of bureaucracy?
The pigs begin to spend hours typing up reports and memos, which are then burned in the furnace. The pigs and dogs don't accomplish anything from writing the paperwork but still have their great big appetite.
How do the animals now feel about their social order and their farm?
All the animals, including the new ones, are happy to be a part of the only farm family in England. They are all happy that at least on the farm, there are no people walking on two legs.
What drastic actions do the pigs use to shatter the animals' complacency?
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What is the new commandment and how has it been true from the beginning?
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At the conference with neighboring farmers, what new changes does Napoleon point out?
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What happens to the pigs' appearance?
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Study Notes
Changes on Animal Farm
- Animals have been replaced following the deaths of many older residents; the population is largely new.
- The windmill, initially built for energy, now solely mills corn to generate profit for the pigs.
- Most original animals from the rebellion have passed away, highlighting the generational shift on the farm.
Bureaucratic Satire
- Pigs engage in excessive paperwork, spending hours drafting reports that serve no purpose.
- The written documents are ultimately disposed of by burning, symbolizing the futility of bureaucratic efforts.
- Despite their lack of productivity, pigs and dogs maintain a significant appetite, showcasing hypocrisy.
Animals' Sentiment on Social Order
- All animals, including newcomers, express satisfaction at being part of England's sole animal-run farm.
- There is a sense of relief that humans, depicted as walking on two legs, are no longer present.
Pigs' Actions and Social Control
- Pigs begin wearing human clothing, erasing distinctions between them and the humans they overthrew.
- Napoleon adopts a whip, and pigs walk upright, symbolically asserting dominance.
- The sheep are indoctrinated with the new slogan, "Four legs good, two legs better," reinforcing their subjugation.
New Commandment and Inequality
- The original commandments are discarded in favor of the new edict: "ALL ANIMALS ARE EQUAL BUT SOME ANIMALS ARE MORE EQUAL THAN OTHERS."
- This principle reflects long-standing truths about social hierarchies since the pigs learned to read and took special privileges.
Changes Noted by Napoleon
- During a meeting with neighboring farmers, Napoleon highlights how the pigs have assumed control over the farm.
- The farm's name is reverted to "The Manor Farm," signaling a full return to pre-rebellion norms.
- All signs of the rebellion and its ideals have been systematically removed.
Pigs' Transformation
- Observations reveal that pigs have begun to resemble humans, blurring the line between oppressor and oppressed.
- Animals realize their grim reality but recognize it is too late to resist or initiate change.
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