Animal Farm | Chapter 10 Summary and Analysis | George Orwell
Chapter 10 Summary
This section delves into the final chapter of the book, where many years have passed since the rebellion. The younger animals have grown up under the pigs' rule, and a new order emerges on the farm.
The Evolution of Animal Society
- Many years have passed since the rebellion, and most original animals are gone.
- The younger animals have only known life under pig control, viewing the rebellion as an abstract concept.
- The pigs unveil a new trick by walking on two legs, instilling fear in other animals.
Shift in Leadership and Ideals
- A new chant "four legs good, two legs better" emerges among the sheep.
- Napoleon starts carrying a whip, signaling a shift in power dynamics.
Manipulation and Deception
- The 7 Commandments are replaced with "all animals are equal but some are more equal than others."
- The pigs host a dinner party for local farms, revealing their alignment with humans by renaming the farm Manor Farm.
Reflection on Power Dynamics
- The book serves as a parable for power dynamics and exploitation within societies.
- Animals realize they now live under pig rule akin to human exploitation.
Benjamin's Role and Inaction
- Benjamin's prophecy that nothing will change becomes self-fulfilling.