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How does the farm prosper after Boxer's death?
How does the farm prosper after Boxer's death?
It was better organized; enlarged by two fields; windmill completed; had thrashing machine and hay elevator; new buildings.
What is the pigs' work now?
What is the pigs' work now?
They are able to lay about and just supervise the older animals to work.
What happens to Mr. Jones?
What happens to Mr. Jones?
He died from excess of drinking.
What is the new slogan learned by the sheep and why?
What is the new slogan learned by the sheep and why?
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What are the new commandments?
What are the new commandments?
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What happens after Squealer and Napoleon walk on two legs?
What happens after Squealer and Napoleon walk on two legs?
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What is the agreement between Pilkington and Napoleon?
What is the agreement between Pilkington and Napoleon?
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What does Pilkington observe?
What does Pilkington observe?
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What are Napoleon's changes after meeting with the humans?
What are Napoleon's changes after meeting with the humans?
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What occurs between Napoleon and Pilkington?
What occurs between Napoleon and Pilkington?
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What is seen as animals peer through the window?
What is seen as animals peer through the window?
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Study Notes
Farm Prosperity Post-Boxer
- After Boxer's death, the farm becomes more organized and expands by acquiring two additional fields.
- Key advancements include the completion of the windmill, installation of a thrashing machine, and a hay elevator.
- New buildings are constructed, indicating growth and enhanced productivity.
Pigs' Responsibilities
- The pigs shift from active labor to a supervisory role, allowing them to relax while older animals handle the work.
Fate of Mr. Jones
- Mr. Jones dies due to excessive drinking, highlighting the decline of the human influence on the farm.
New Slogan and Its Implications
- The sheep learn a new slogan: "Four legs good, two legs better," reflecting the pigs' adoption of human traits, such as walking on two legs.
Commandments Changes
- The revised commandment states: "All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others," illustrating the pigs' betrayal of the original revolutionary principles.
Human Traits Adopted by Pigs
- Squealer and Napoleon adopt human behaviors, starting to wear clothes, read magazines, and use telephones, blurring the lines between animalism and humanism.
Agreement Between Pilkington and Napoleon
- Pilkington and Napoleon share a common issue of managing lower-class figures, implying a solidarity in their oppressiveness.
Pilkington's Observation
- Pilkington notices that Napoleon's animals labor harder for less food compared to other farms, emphasizing the exploitation of the animals.
Changes Following Humans' Meeting
- After meeting, Napoleon abolishes the requirement to address each other as "comrade," discards Old Major's homage, and reinstates the farm's original name, Manor Farm.
Conflict During Card Game
- A conflict arises during a card game between Napoleon and Pilkington as both accuse each other of cheating, symbolizing the hostility that persists beneath the surface.
Animals' Realization
- As the animals peer through the window, they are unable to differentiate between humans and pigs, indicating the complete transformation and moral decay of the farm.
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Explore the final chapter of George Orwell's 'Animal Farm' with this study guide. These flashcards cover key events and character developments that illustrate the farm's transformation after Boxer's death. Test your understanding of the motifs and outcomes that shape the conclusion of this impactful allegory.