Questions and Answers
What has changed on the farm over the years?
Almost all of the animals who were there at the start of the revolution are dead and other animals have been brought in. The windmill is completed, and the farm seems to be doing well, yet it is only the pigs who are really benefiting.
How have the pigs completely gone against the ideals they professed to hold at the beginning of the novel?
They walk on two legs, wear clothes, live in the farmhouse, Napoleon carries a whip, they listen to the radio and subscribe to the newspaper.
What is the single new commandment, and why is it ridiculous?
"All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others."
How has Napoleon erased all evidence of the revolution?
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What has happened to the pigs' physical appearance and what does this represent?
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Do you think that this was a fitting end to the novel? Explain your answer fully.
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Study Notes
Changes Over Time
- Most original animals from the revolution have died; new animals replaced them.
- The windmill is completed, and the farm appears prosperous, but only the pigs enjoy the benefits.
Pigs' Betrayal of Ideals
- Pigs now walk on two legs and dress in human clothing.
- They reside in the farmhouse and indulge in luxuries not meant for other animals.
- Napoleon utilizes a whip and listens to the radio; he subscribes to the newspaper, showcasing their deviation from original principles.
New Commandment
- The commandment states: "All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others."
- Highlights the absurdity and corruption inherent in the pigs' rule; the concept of being "more equal" is contradictory.
Erasing Evidence of Revolution
- Evidence of revolution erased by creating a façade of loyalty and servitude to the pigs.
- The song "Beasts of England," a symbol of rebellion, is abolished to suppress revolutionary sentiments.
Pigs' Transformation
- Pigs have become physically overweight and demonstrate cruelty comparable to humans.
- Illustrates the complete moral decay and loss of the original revolutionary spirit among the pigs.
Fitting Conclusion
- The ending is appropriate as it reveals the pigs' failure to uphold initial revolutionary ideals and their transformation into oppressors.
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Test your knowledge of Chapter 10 of George Orwell's 'Animal Farm'. This chapter reflects on the drastic changes that have taken place over the years, highlighting the fate of the original revolutionaries and the ongoing corruption of the pigs. Challenge yourself with these review questions to deepen your understanding of the themes and events.
