Synopsis:-
"Animal Farm" tells the story of a group of farm animals who rebel against their human owner, Mr. Jones, hoping to create a society where all animals are equal. Led by the wise old pig, Old Major, they successfully overthrow Mr. Jones and take control of the farm. Initially, life on the farm is promising, with the animals working together to build a better future. However, over time, some animals start to take more power for themselves, leading to corruption and oppression. The story highlights themes of power, corruption, and the dangers of unchecked authority.
Old Major, a prize-winning boar, gathers the animals of the Manor Farm for a meeting in the big barn. He tells them of a dream he has had in which all animals live together with no human beings to oppress or control them. He tells the animals that they must work toward such a paradise and teaches them a song called “Beasts of England,” in which his dream vision is lyrically described. The animals greet Major’s vision with great enthusiasm. When he dies only three nights after the meeting, three younger pigs—Snowball, Napoleon, and Squealer—formulate his main principles into a philosophy called Animalism...continue reading ...
What does the ending mean?
At the end of Animal Farm, Pilkington and other human farmers come to eat dinner with the pigs at the farmhouse. As the other animals watch through the window, they find they are unable to tell pigs and humans apart. The pigs have started to dress and behave exactly like humans. The book’s final image expresses the animals’ realization that the pigs have become as cruel and oppressive as human farmers. The ending also makes the argument that political power is always the same, whoever has it and whatever ideology is used to justify it...continue reading...
