How do the pigs, under the leadership of Napoleon, cleverly deceive the other animals of 'Animal Farm' and slowly but surely, take over its ownership, living royally and luxuriously, while the others sweat it out. Give examples from the text to substantiate your answer
It was the Old Major who had dreamt of a human free world where the animals ruled themselves: an equal world away from tyranny and filled with harmony. He was the one who incited the feelings of the Rebellion. However, when he died after the Rebellion, the pigs started to show their superiority.
They were considered to be the cleverest and hence the thinking and planning was their main work. The pigs didn't do any of the other work and told the other animals that they needed all the milk and apples as they were the think tank of the farm No doubt, Snowball was one of the most patriotic of them and he did and planned many things for the betterment of the Animal Farm. However, even he was seen greedy when all the milk and the windfall apples went to the pigs and he even agreed that they needed them the most. Then he was overthrown by his own comrade, Napoleon. He had a force of nine ferocious dogs and no one dared to protest his will. Moreover, he had Squealer on his side to spread his lies and deceit. Then the pigs began to exploit the residents of the farm.
They made them work for their own selfish benefits. Squealer continued to demean Snowball so that he could gain more support for Napoleon. The animals of the Animal Farm were either too foolish or too gullible to see through their trickery. Then the Seven Commandments began to change according to the wishes of the pigs. When they moved to the farmhouse, the Commandments changed in their favour.
It was also seen that Napoleon did not care much for the animals of the farm as he starved many hens to death because they rebelled against him. He broke another resolution and got in trade arrangements with the humans. Again the animals were told that it was required in order to complete the windmill and they believed it.
Then there was bloodshed at the farm. The animals were made to utter lies and were executed for the same. Thus they died to spread more lies of Napoleon. Another Commandment was changed. They also sold Boxer to the slaughterhouse and told others that he would be taken good care of in a hospital in Willingdon. Boxer was the most faithful worker but as he was old, he was of no use to the pigs. They bought whisky from the money they got from the sale. They got drunk nearly every night. They were making merry while the other animals of the farm suffered.
Many a times the rations were cut down and the other animals were made to work for longer hours. While others starved, the pigs got fatter and fatter. At last, Napoleon was seen befriending the humans. In that party, the pigs and humans said humiliating things for the workers of the farm.
It was easy to understand from their talk that the pigs considered the animals only as workers and nothing else. There was no equality now. No Commandments and certainly not the free Animal Farm. Thus, the pigs, under the leadership of Napoleon, cleverly deceived the other animals of Animal Farm and slowly but surely, took over the ownership, living royally and luxuriously, while others worked all day everyday.
It was the Old Major who had dreamt of a human free world where the animals ruled themselves: an equal world away from tyranny and filled with harmony. He was the one who incited the feelings of the Rebellion. However, when he died after the Rebellion, the pigs started to show their superiority.
They were considered to be the cleverest and hence the thinking and planning was their main work. The pigs didn't do any of the other work and told the other animals that they needed all the milk and apples as they were the think tank of the farm No doubt, Snowball was one of the most patriotic of them and he did and planned many things for the betterment of the Animal Farm. However, even he was seen greedy when all the milk and the windfall apples went to the pigs and he even agreed that they needed them the most. Then he was overthrown by his own comrade, Napoleon. He had a force of nine ferocious dogs and no one dared to protest his will. Moreover, he had Squealer on his side to spread his lies and deceit. Then the pigs began to exploit the residents of the farm.
They made them work for their own selfish benefits. Squealer continued to demean Snowball so that he could gain more support for Napoleon. The animals of the Animal Farm were either too foolish or too gullible to see through their trickery. Then the Seven Commandments began to change according to the wishes of the pigs. When they moved to the farmhouse, the Commandments changed in their favour.
It was also seen that Napoleon did not care much for the animals of the farm as he starved many hens to death because they rebelled against him. He broke another resolution and got in trade arrangements with the humans. Again the animals were told that it was required in order to complete the windmill and they believed it.
Then there was bloodshed at the farm. The animals were made to utter lies and were executed for the same. Thus they died to spread more lies of Napoleon. Another Commandment was changed. They also sold Boxer to the slaughterhouse and told others that he would be taken good care of in a hospital in Willingdon. Boxer was the most faithful worker but as he was old, he was of no use to the pigs. They bought whisky from the money they got from the sale. They got drunk nearly every night. They were making merry while the other animals of the farm suffered.
Many a times the rations were cut down and the other animals were made to work for longer hours. While others starved, the pigs got fatter and fatter. At last, Napoleon was seen befriending the humans. In that party, the pigs and humans said humiliating things for the workers of the farm.
It was easy to understand from their talk that the pigs considered the animals only as workers and nothing else. There was no equality now. No Commandments and certainly not the free Animal Farm. Thus, the pigs, under the leadership of Napoleon, cleverly deceived the other animals of Animal Farm and slowly but surely, took over the ownership, living royally and luxuriously, while others worked all day everyday.
