NO Difference At All!!

Napoleons Party:

Napoleon invited many other people over that evening. The animals, led by Clover, approached the house quietly, an peered into the dining room window. The pigs sat in their chairs, completely at ease. They had just been playing a game of cards, but now Mr. Pilkington stood up, to present the company with a toast. He said that Animal Farm was a wonderful place, and the farmers who visited could learn from such a efficient and organized place! He figured the farm had more discipline an got more work done then any other farm in the area. After seeing how hard the 'lower' animals worked, he remarked that; " If you have your lower animals to contend with, we have our lower classes!" He ended with a toast to the prosperity of Animal Farm! 
After the cheering, Napoleon stood, and gave a short speech. The pig announced that many changes on the farm would soon occur such as; the animals would no longer call each other comrade, they were forbidden to walk past the boars skull, but failed to say that the skull was of Old Major, also the flags hoof and horn would be removed, and it would go back to the simple green, and lastly he decided that the farm would go back to being called Manor Farm!!
The animals at the window slowly crept away. They had not gone 20 yards, when shouting was heard from the house!!  They rushed back through the garden to the window... Apparently Napoleon and Pilkington had drawn a spade of aces at the same time. 12 voices were risen in anger, faces slightly purple.  The animals outside looked from pig to man, and from man to pig, and realized they were the same thing. The pigs had used their power as much as Jones had used his. Really, there was nothing different after the revolution, then before, when Jones was still in power!
      

4 Legs Good, 2 Legs Better!!

A Dialogue: 

Amazed, the animals turned to see the pig coming toward them. It was  Squealer. The fat pig was balancing somewhat precariously on his hind legs, walking toward the stunned animals. A minute later several more pigs strolled out of the farm house, all walking on their hind legs, some balancing better then others... Finally there was the sharp barking of the dogs, and the shrill crow of the cockerel. Out came Napoleon, majestically upright, looking haughtily from left to right. He held a whip in his hoof. The yard was filled with a dark silence, and the animals huddled together, amazed and terrified.

Suddenly the sheep burst out, chanting, "4 legs good, 2 legs better. 4 legs good, 2 legs better." over and over again. It went on for several minutes, until the pigs succession had marched back into the house!   

A shocked silence followed.

Clover and Benjamin slowly went into the barn, and, inscribed on the wall, where the 7 commandments had been written, were the words: "All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others."

Boxer Taken Away...

Clover says: 

The other day I found Boxer collapsed on the ground, unable to get up! I had told that stubborn workaholic to slow down! When Napoleon was told he immediately made arrangements to send Boxer to a hospital in Willing-don. When he came back, he limped, with difficulty, to his stall. 

Benjamin and I could only be with Boxer during the day, and it was in the middle of the day that the van arrived to take Boxer away! We all crowded around the van calling good-bye to him. Benjamin was furiously stamping his feet, yelling "Fools, fools! Don't you see what is written on the side of the van?" We all turned to read it, and it said this: " Alfred Simmonds, Horse Slaughterer and Glue Boiler, Willingdon. Dealer in Hides and Bone Meal. Kennels Supplied." They were taking him to the knackers!! We all followed the van, crying out loudly... I screamed at him to get out, but the kicks he sent to the door of the trailer didn't go through! The van disappeared down the lane, leaving us disappointed and angry.

       

Agreement and Destruction

Benjamin:

Frederick and Napoleon have signed an agreement. Napoleon is giving the whole timber pile over to Frederick... 

At first Frederick wanted to give the money on a piece of paper called a cheque. Napoleon said that the money would have to be given in real 5 pound notes. 

Whymper has come running down the driveway!! Apparently the bank notes had been forgery! Old Frederick had gotten away with a pile of free timber. 

A while later 15 men with guns from Foxwood Farm. They opened fire as soon as the animals came forward. They were soon driven back, and several animals were already wounded. A few pigeons were sent with a note to Pilkington's farm asking for help, but the reply letter said "Serves you right!". Meanwhile the men had stopped at the windmill, and 2 started pounding on it. The other animals thought that they were going to knock the windmill down, but I knew... They were going to pack blasting powder into the hole, and blow our work to the skies. We all fell to the ground at the deafening roar, but as the smoke cleared we saw that the windmill was not there. We were furious! We ran toward them with vengeance. A cow, 3 sheep, and 2 geese were killed in the fight. With all of us on one side, and the 9 huge, fierce dogs on the other, the men began to panic. The fled away, and we all limped back to the farm yard, weary and bleeding.
When we heard the somber boom of the gun we were stunned! Why was the gun firing? Squealer came skipping over, and told us it was to celebrate our victory. I think Boxer was a little disgusted, and felt a bit defeated. His hoof was cracked, lost a shoe, and had at least 132 bullets lodged in his hind leg. The windmill was ruined, but we still held the men back, so I guess we sort of did win the battle... 
The dead animals were given a solemn funeral, and 2 days were filled with congratulatory speeches. 




         

The New Song...

Friend of fatherless!
Fountain of happiness!
Lord of the swill-bucket! Oh, how my soul is on
Fire when I gaze at thy
Calm and commanding eye,
Like the sun in the sky,
Comrade Napoleon!
Thou are the giver of
All that thy creatures love,
Full belly twice a day, clean straw to roll upon;
Every beast great or small
Sleeps at peace in his stall,
Thou watchest over all,
Comrade Napoleon!
Had I a sucking-pig,
Ere he had grown as big
Even as a pint bottle or as a rolling-pin,
He should have learned to be
Faithful and true to thee,
Yes, his first squeak should be
“Comrade Napoleon!”

This is the song was composed by the Minimus, who was a follower of Napoleon! 

Execution!!!!

Clover says:

Oh dear!!! Why did this have to happen? Why must Napoleon be so paranoid?

Yesterday afternoon Napoleon called a meeting in the big barn. He just stood there looking at us, and then uttered this weird high pitched noise. Suddenly the dogs bounded forward and grabbed 4 of the pigs around the neck!! They dragged them roughly to Napoleons feet. The pigs' ears were bleeding and ripped and they were trembling in terror. The dogs went sort of crazy at the taste of blood, and 3 of them launched themselves at Boxer! Boxer of all animals!! Boxer, who always agrees with Napoleon!! Boxer whos motto is 'Napoleon is always right!'! Boxer saw them coming and put out a huge hoof, pinning one dog to the ground. Napoleon ordered him to let go, and the dogs slunk off!!! 

The 4 pigs waited, looking very guilty. They openly confessed that they helped Snowball destroy the windmill, entered an agreement with Snowball in handing Animal Far over to Mr. Frederick, also they said that Snowball confided in them that he had been Jones' secret agent for years already. As soon as they were finished the dogs ran forward and ripped the pigs' throats out!! 

Next, the 3 Black Minorca hens came forward and told Napoleon that Snowball came to them in a dream and told them to rebel. They to were slaughtered!

A goose admitted to stealing corn, a sheep confessed to urinating in the drinking pool, and 2 other sheep were responsible for murdering a old ram! They were all slain on the spot! This continued until their was a massive pile of corpses and puddles of blood!! We were all stuck to our spots, afraid to move, afraid to speak! 

When it was all over, the left over animal crept away, shaken and miserable! All of us lay down in the pasture, except for Boxer. He could not comprehend what had happened, and decided to get out an hour earlier from then on! 

Soon I began to sing Beasts of England, and the other animal slowly joined in... 

A few minute later Snowball and 2 dogs appeared  and told us we were no longer permitted to sing that song, because that future was here! He gave us a new song, but it did not seem to equal up to Beasts of England.  

The Hens Rebel!

Entry by a Black Minorca hen:

Napoleon has just signed a contract with Mr. Whymper, our broker, that says we must lay 400 eggs a week! How are we supposed to do that!???? Are we not allowed to rest? We don't get enough food to lay that many eggs!! 

My 2 fellow Minorca pullets and me have led a rebellion!
Everyday we, along with the other hens, will fly up to the rafters and lay our eggs from there, causing them to crack, and Napoleon is not able to fulfill his contract!

Napoleon has forbidden us to be fed!!!!  Already 5 hens have died, and 4 more are really sick! He has also told all the other animals that they are not allowed to feed us at all... I am so hungry!!!!

5 days later: So far 9 friends have died. It is time to go back to our laying boxes!! 
Napoleon did not tell Whymper of this, and the eggs were continually delivered. 

Windmill Destroyed!!!!!

Entry by Napoleon
We have toiled on this windmill for weeks. I have done much thinking and work on it. Yesterday it was forced down! The night before it had been terribly stormy, but I fully blame it on Snowball! This is his way of getting revenge! I know that little porker longer then today! I also found many pig tracks leading to the hole in the hedge by Pilkington's farm. Snowball is trying to ruin our farm! He is jealous that I am able to rule Animal Farm without his assistance. I pronounced the death of Snowball, and a "Animal Hero, Second Class" and half a bushel of apples to anyone who brings him to justice! 

Snowball Chased Away!!!

A hen says:For awhile now the whole farm has been at odds about whether to build a windmill or not. I think it is a pity, all this arguing... Why don't they all just get along?
I think Snowballs idea is quite excellent! It sounds well thought out and like it would help us by making our work easier. Napoleon is being quite ignorant. The other day he came to look at the plans and urinated all over it! What an insult!!!

Today was horrible!! We all met in the barn to listen to an argument between Napoleon and Snowball. Snowball was doing a great job on explaining the importance of a windmill. When he finished speaking, I think everyone was ready to vote in favor of the windmill, but Napoleon stood up! He made this high, weird squeak. There was a horrible racket outside, barking and growling, and suddenly 9 huge dogs burst into the barn! He only moved from his place just in time to escape their snapping mouths! He streaked from his spot, heading for the doors! We were all so scared and stunned, we didn't do anything! He was running like only a pig can, but the dogs were right behind him. At one point he slipped, and we thought they had him, but he was up in a flash. One dog had his teeth clamped on Snowballs tail, but he pulled it free. He put on a spurt of speed, and disappeared through a hole in the hedge!
When the dogs came back they all surrounded Napoleon. I was so scared! Napoleon looked so fierce as he shouted orders! We all left to our beds with a sinking feeling in our stomachs and upset thoughts.   

Mollie Leaves

Entry by Clover

I approached Mollie yesterday about a very disturbing matter.I had seen her looking over the hedge that divides Animal Farm from Fox-wood. One of Pilkingtons men was standing there too, and I was almost 100 % sure I saw him stroking her nose and talking to her, but, of course, I was quite a ways off! I asked her about it and she adamantly denied all my questions. I told her to look in my face and say it wasn't true, but she wasn't able to, and instead turned and galloped away.
After watching her fleeing form, I went to her stall and turned over the straw. Underneath the hay lay a small pile of sugar lumps and many different colorful ribbons!
    

Battle of the Cowshed

Entry by Snowball 

Snowball says:

Jones and his men were circling the farm, bringing us into wild excitement!
Our first attack was launched by the pigeons. They flew over the head of the men and muted all over them! Then the geese ran from their hiding place and pecked viciously at their calves.  The men beat them off with their sticks, and they advanced quite a bit. Next came Muriel, Benjamin, all the sheep, with me at the head. We ran forward, knocking them off balance. We prodded, bucked, kicked and bit!  I called the signal for retreat, and we let them enter the yard in total disorder. 
After that 3 horses, 3 cows, and the rest of the pigs surrounded them from behind. I also ran straight for Jones, biting his leg, resulting in a pellet leaving a gash in my back. 
I saw Boxer rear up, and lash at a stable boy, bringing him down in one blow. When the other men saw that they turned around and fled! 
Finally all men were gone, except the one Boxer had kicked. He lay face down in the dung, and Boxer pawed at him trying to turn him over. He didn't move!
That's when we discovered Mollie was missing. She was found hiding in her stall! How lazy! 
Later we buried the sheep who had been shot and gave medals to Boxer and Snowball. 

Changing the Flag

The green flag represented the green fields of England, while  the hoof and horn symbolized 'The Future Republic of Animals' that would arise when humans were totally overthrown.  

Selfish Pigs!

Entry by Mollie
I do not understand! Why must the pigs refuse me my colorful ribbons! It doesn't mean I am in favor of Mr. Jones! (Although I am starting to change my mind about these selfish pigs!) 
Why do they get rid of all my delicious sugar lumps! I need those! They are just jealous I got more attention then they ever did!
And today, we found out that the pigs have been keeping all the milk and apples to themselves! I know that Clover, Boxer, and I wouldn't mind some sweet apples, windfall or not! The dogs and cats might thrive off of some thick milk! Then Squealer comes up with this big story about how they actually don't even enjoy the stuff they are hoarding, but it is only for their best will. He kept repeating that Jones would surely come back if their health wasn't preserved. As if they weren't perfectly healthy when Jones was still here! And so what if Jones would come back? At least I would have my delicious sugar and beautiful ribbons! 

The Seven Commandments

The 7 commandment inscribed on the barn wall.

Tyrant Man Overthrown!!!

Entry by Boxer

Old Major, my hero, died awhile ago. We buried him by the orchard.

These last couple weeks Mr. Jones is getting drunk all the time and forgetting to feed us, even when we work harder then ever!

On Tuesday, we were starving, and sick of Jones's attitude. One of the cows broke into the store-shed and all of us began eating hungrily. 
The next moment whips were lashing around us!! Mr. Jones had come back. He and 4 men strode around us, cracking the whip. We couldn't bear it anymore! We dove at them, scattering them! I felt so proud, galloping into the fattest of Jones' pals! We butted them and kicked them, all inflicting our own share of damage. 
A few minutes later they gave up, and we watched them run down the driveway to the road. We have overthrown tyrant man!

After that we took all objects of Jones' cruelty; such as the whips, halters, bridles, nose rings, dog chains and knives,and threw them into a roaring fire! 
Everyone received extra corn dished out by Napoleon. Then we sang Beasts of England 7 times over, while running at full speed!
   

Old Majors Speech

Entry by Snowball

Today Old Major called all of us animals into the barn for a meeting, which sort of surprised us, because he seemed to be fading slowly before our very eyes!
Apparently he had had a strange dream the night before and wished to talk about it.
I agree with Old Major!! The source of all our troubles here at Manor Farm is man. They use our hard work to their advantage, and hardly ever even feed us. They are greedy and wicked! Without man, the subject of all our troubles would be over!! 
Old Majors main message to us was rebellion! He encourages a rebellion. Chasing man off of Manor Farm, and working it ourselves. 
I will follow Old Majors thoughts perfectly! With out man we will be so much happier! All men are enemies! All animals are comrades! 
Old Major gave us several rules that runs as follows" No animal must live in a house, smoke tobacco, sleep in a bed, engage in trade, wear clothes, touch money, or drink alcohol. All habits of man are evil! 
He concluded his speech by singing a song called "The Beasts of England". What a wonderful and heartfelt song! I would copy it down, but I do not have it fully memorized yet! My favorite lines are: 'tyrant man shall be o'er thrown' and 'the golden future time'! When man is overthrown our future will look good!
I think most of left the main barn with full minds and plenty to think about!

Animal Farm by George Orwell