Jones’ Farm
Jones’ Farm is the worst-case scenario for the animals on the farm. They are treated with no respect and are forced to work from dawn until dusk for the humans benefit. In this time the animals are fed very little portions which is just enough keep them alive and working.
Revolution: The Creation of the 7 Commandments
The animals got their first taste of freedom when they revolted against the humans. During “The Battle of Cowshed” they kicked the Jones’ off of the farm, and were finally able to establish their own rules and regulations. These were known as the 7 commandments.
The 7 commandments were:
- Whatever goes upon two legs in an enemy.
- Whatever goes upon four legs, or has wings, is a friend.
- No animal shall wear clothes.
- No animal shall sleep in a bed.
- No animal shall drink alcohol.
- No animal shall kill any other animal.
- All animals are equal.
The writing of the 7 commandments solidified the freedom that the animals craved. They now had gotten to know what democracy was like and it was a very exciting for them to make their new form of government legitimate.
Snowball’s Rule
The animals’ freedom and happiness reaches its peak during the reign of Snowball’s rule. Under his guidance they decided to construct the windmill. Their freedom, along with their new government system led to the animal farm being in its peak condition.
Snowball is Exiled
The first step in the downfall of animalism was the extermination of Snowball. This is the first moment of unrest in the world of animalism.
Napoleon’s Rule
When Napoleon takes over we found out about the power struggle that had existed between napoleon and snowball. This is the first glimpse we get into napoleons mind.
Napoleon the Murderer
When Napoleon kills the animals for crimes against the farm we truly see what has been going through his mind. We see that he had absolute power in his mind all along and Napoleons banishment is truly understood.
Death of Boxer
We see the decline of life at the farm when boxer died. Boxer represented the hard working people of Russia and when he died so did the wholesome beliefs of animalism.
Pigs Gone Wild
When the pigs become friends with the humans they start drinking and walking on two legs. This causes the final strands of animalism are gone. The amendments are completely changed and the pigs are no longer recognizable to anyone.
