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“The creatures outside looked from pig to man, and from man to pig, and from pig to man again; but already it was impossible to say which was which.”
Narrator: pigs and humans described. Theme: oppressive power
As the animals peer into the farmhouse at the end of the novel, they witness the pigs and humans socialising together — drinking, playing cards, and toasting each other. After years of revolution, struggle, and sacrifice, the animals realise that the pigs have slowly adopted every human trait. The boundary between oppressor and oppressed has vanished completely.
“When they had finished their confession, the dogs promptly tore their throats out.”
Narrator: traitors executed.
Theme: oppressive power and violence
After the windmill is destroyed and unrest brews, Napoleon stages a show trial where several animals confess — likely under pressure — to conspiring with Snowball. Without hesitation, Napoleon’s dogs attack and slaughter them before the shocked crowd.
“Napoleon… carried a whip in his trotter.”
Narrator: Napoleon described.
Theme: oppressive power and violence
As time passes, the pigs continue to distance themselves from the rest of the animals. Napoleon no longer even pretends to be equal — he moves into a private room, eats special food, and is waited on. Then one day, he appears carrying a whip.
“All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.”
Narrator: final commandment.
Theme: language manipulation and control
Originally, the animals had seven commandments to guide them — a code of fairness and equality. Over time, the pigs quietly alter the rules until one day the animals see only one remaining: Double speak
“Surely, comrades, you do not want Jones back?”
Squealer: persuading the animals.
Theme: language manipulation and control
When the animals begin questioning Napoleon’s decisions — such as reducing rations or working harder — Squealer steps in to control their thoughts. He often reminds them of the horror of Mr. Jones.
“Are you certain that this is not something you have dreamed, comrades?”
Squealer: gaslighting the animals. Theme: language manipulation and control
After some animals recall events that contradict what the pigs are now claiming — like changes to the commandments or past promises — Squealer insists they’re imagining things.
