Animal Farm
In this allegorical novella, farm animals overthrow their human owner, aiming to establish an egalitarian society. However, as power consolidates among the pigs, the farm's utopian ideals erode, revealing the dangers of totalitarianism.
George Orwell
1945
Main Characters
Napoleon
A cunning Berkshire boar who becomes the farm's authoritarian leader, representing the corrupting influence of power.
Snowball
An intelligent and passionate pig who initially co-leads the farm, symbolizing the idealistic but ultimately doomed revolutionary.
Boxer
A hardworking and loyal cart-horse, embodying the proletariat's dedication and the tragedy of their exploitation.
Synopsis
What if the animals on a farm decided they’d had enough of their lazy, greedy owner? In Animal Farm by George Orwell, the barnyard crew decides to stage a rebellion and take over. Their goal? To create a society where everyone is equal, works together, and thrives without humans running the show. But as they’ll soon learn, building a perfect world isn’t as simple as it sounds.
At first, things look bright and hopeful. The animals are united by powerful ideas of freedom and fairness, led by a group of clever pigs who seem to have all the answers. They work together to achieve their shared dream, following a set of rules designed to keep everyone on the same level. Life seems to improve, and the animals feel proud of their new way of living.
But as time passes, tensions rise. Not everyone agrees on how the farm should be run, and power begins to concentrate in surprising places. Ambitions clash, and the farm’s harmony is put to the test. Hardworking animals push themselves to their limits, holding onto the hope that their sacrifices will lead to a better future. Yet strange changes start happening—some animals seem to be living a lot better than others, and the rules everyone agreed on don’t seem to apply equally anymore.
With its gripping twists, Animal Farm explores big questions about leadership, fairness, and trust. It’s a story that keeps readers hooked with dramatic moments, mysterious shifts in power, and characters who’ll make you cheer, worry, and maybe even cry.
At its core, this is a tale about the promise of change and the challenges of holding onto your values in the face of ambition. It’ll leave you questioning what it really takes to build a fair world—and how easily dreams can be twisted when power is at stake.
If you’ve ever wondered what happens when ideals meet reality, Animal Farm is your chance to dive into a barnyard revolution like no other. Get ready for a story that’s not just about animals—it’s about all of us.
Quotes
"All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others."
"Four legs good, two legs bad."
"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."
Fun Fact
George Orwell initially faced rejection from multiple publishers due to the novella's critique of the Soviet Union, a wartime ally of Britain. It wasn't until after World War II that "Animal Farm" was published and gained acclaim.