Jones reappears to take back his farm but the animals defeat him again. Especially, Boxer, cart-horse embraces it with great zeal and vows to work harder.Īnimal Farm prospers following the guidance of Snowball. The animals rename the property Animal Farm and devote themselves to achieving Major’s dream. Soon a revolt provokes and the animals manage to defeat the farmer and kick him off the land. The Old Major dies and the pigs under the guidance of Snowball, Napoleon, and Squealer formulate a philosophy called Animalism. Further, he tells the animal to work towards such a life and teaches them a song called “Beasts of England.” They are free and lead a happy life as there is no human to exploit them. Old Major, an old pig tells them of his dream where animals are free from the human masters. “Animal Farm” opens with the meeting of the frustrated animals of Manor Farm, gathered at the big barn. Spoiler alert: important details of the novel are revealed below.

What happens further deliberates the theme and the intention of the author. Snowball is blamed for treachery and overthrown by Napoleon. Soon corrupted the nature of power starts to take its toll, as some of the animals become a victim of it. Troubles start to brew in the animal farm. Meetings are held to get the general opinion of the animals.Īs the story progresses, the seasons change so does the situation in Animal Farm. With a vision of a promising future ahead: less work, better education, and more food, the animals work hard. They prepare seven rules “7 commandments” called animalism for a life of equality among the animals. He works day and night to idealize the dream of Old Major. Life at the Animal Farm seems to be flourishing under the leadership of Snowball, a selfless young pig. Also, they rename the property as Animal Farm. One fine day, the rebellion breaks out and the animals, fed up with Farmer Jones, drive him and his family out of the farm. Soon after the death of Old Major, the pigs, smarter animals on the farm, works to achieve freedom. The animals embrace his dream and he motivates them to aspire to attain that dream. He shares his dream in which animals are free and happy without any humans to control them.

The story of “ Animal Farm” by George Orwell opens with the Old Major, a prize-winning boar, in Manor Farm, calls for a secret meeting at night.

Orwell's animal farm