“All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.”
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Animal Farm by George Orwell is a brilliant political allegory set on Manor Farm, where mistreated animals rebel against their irresponsible human owner, Mr. Jones. Inspired by the visionary Old Major, they establish "Animalism" under the core principle that "All animals are equal," aiming to create a society of freedom and cooperation.
Initially, the newly renamed Animal Farm prospers. However, power struggles quickly emerge between two pigs: the idealistic Snowball and the ruthless Napoleon. Using fierce guard dogs, Napoleon driving Snowball into exile and seizes absolute control.
Under Napoleon’s totalitarian regime, the farm's original ideals are systematically corrupted. Supported by his propagandist, Squealer, Napoleon brainwashes the uneducated animals, including the loyal horse Boxer, into working harder for fewer rations. The pigs gradually adopt human vices, moving into the farmhouse, drinking alcohol, and walking on two legs.
Eventually, the sacred commandments are erased, replaced by a single, chilling law: "All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others." The novel concludes with the remaining animals looking through the window, unable to distinguish the pigs from the humans they once overthrew.