
Snowball teaches the animals to read and write, while Napoleon educates young puppies on the principles of Animalism. The decree is painted in large letters on one side of the barn.

They adopt the Seven Commandments of Animalism, the most important of which is, "All animals are equal". Jones off the farm and renaming the property "Animal Farm". When Old Major dies, two young pigs, Snowball and Napoleon, assume command and stage a revolt, driving Mr. One night, the exalted boar, Old Major, holds a conference, at which he calls for the overthrow of humans and teaches the animals a revolutionary song called "Beasts of England".

The poorly-run Manor Farm near Willingdon, England, is ripened for rebellion from its animal populace by neglect at the hands of the irresponsible and alcoholic farmer, Mr.
