The Seven Commandments

The first clue towards the development of the pigs’ character was the example with the apples and milk. The pigs had taken the apples and milk, claiming that “it is for your sake that we drink that milk and eat those apples,” and that “(this has been proved by Science, comrades) these contain substances absolutely necessary to the well-being of a pig.” However, they had deceived the animals, fooling them with the illusion that they were doing this for them, whereas, they were just consuming

The pigs (mostly Napoleon), begin a moderate regime. From the beginning of this regime, small changes were made, and were disguised as what the animals wanted. For example, cows were and milked and the milk was collected, but when asked what would be done with it, the subject was quickly averted and focused on what else could be done, like harvesting hay (page 26). At first, “the animals were happy as they ever conceived it possible to be. Every mouthful of food was an acute

In Animal Farm, the pigs used their superior knowledge to persuade the other animals into thinking whatever they say is true. The first example of this in the novel is when the pigs are caught sleeping in beds. Clover remembered a rule against animals sleeping in beds, but when she went to check, she found “...herself unable to read more than individual letters...”(47) When she finally finds someone that can read the rules, it seems as though it has changed. This lack of education shown in Clover allows the pigs to change one of the Seven Commandments. Yet another example of the pigs changing history is just a few chapters later. Originally, the sixth commandment stated that no animal shall kill another animal, however when the animals checked after the massacre put on by Napoleon, “It ran: "No animal shall kill any other animal without cause." (63) This once again goes to show that without education, these animals are susceptible to deception. The pigs realize the power they have and use it against the unintelligent animals in order to cover up their

This quote is saying The pigs are more important and powerful than the other animals. This quote is significant to the story because these were the last remaining words on the wall of the commandments. It fits with the story because over time after the rebellion the farm went from being fair and equal to all the animals, to being unequal and unfair to most of the animals. It is important to the story because it shows what has happen to the farm over time.

However, the pigs had a change in mind. They decided to be leaders of the farm because they believed they were the smartest. Nonetheless, they unknowingly become “human”. This is where the quote comes into play. The pigs start to forget how Jones acted and started to become Jones but in animal form. They even changed all the commandments to satisfy all their needs. They turned “No animal can sleep in a bed,” to “No animal can sleep in a bed with sheets.” And “No animal can drink alcohol,” to “No animal can drink alcohol to excess,” and so on and so forth. This just shows that the pigs did not want to break the seven commandments so instead, they changed it to make it seem like they are doing nothing

These commandments were to “form an unalterable law” (pg.17) but as the pigs quickly began to realise that their mental capabilities outshone the other animals, their self entitled supremacy rose with it. Their constant desire for power then followed and they believed that their egotistical ideals were not something to be reckoned with, therefore manipulating the commandments to their own liking. This was exemplified when the commandments are gradually undermined by the pigs to; “no animal must sleep in a bed” to “no animal must sleep in a bed with sheets” (pg.17,50), and “no animal shall kill any other animal” to “no animal shall kill any other animal without cause” (pg.17, 66)( Dr Jennifer Minter, English Works, 2016). The pigs act as if they are abiding by the commandments to gain the trust from the mindless animals using strategical manipulation strategies, then later reveal their true intentions in a time and way that no animal is cunning enough to challenge them, making them all powerless to protesting against the supremacy. A representation of this occurs by all the original commandments being erased and replaced with the new guiding principle “all animals are equal but some are more equal than others” (pg.

“They explained that by their studies of the past three months the pigs had succeeded in reducing the principles of Animalism to Seven Commandments” (Orwell 24). This passage from the book suggests that the pigs are completely in charge of Animal Farm, and they use their intelligence to create the Seven Commandments, and rule the farm This moment is the beginning of the pigs’ reign over Animal Farm. Although it may look like Orwell shows the pigs using their intelligence for the well-being and prosperity of Animal Farm, he is actually using techniques like simile, metaphor, and imagery, to portray that they are using their intelligence incorrectly.

This was the final cut on the Seven Commandments, the most significant example of the pigs’ abuse of wording. This statement gives the word “equal” a more relative than absolute meaning, implying that there are different levels of equal (which is an oxymoron), or to put it indirectly, “All animals are not equal”. This is directed at the fabricated line of division between the pigs and the animals. The pigs definitely consider them that “some”, while the rest are the “all”. The Rebellion was for the social good of the animal society. But what was with the best of intention, turned into something conceivably worse than the previous oppressive state. This quote, which is a revision of the original Commandments, was formerly a symbol of good intent,

At the beginning of the text, the animals had seven commandment; all of which were meant to be followed in order to ensure equality throughout all animals on the farm. However, by the end of the book the only commandment left on the board was “ALL ANIMALS ARE EQUAL BUT SOME ANIMALS ARE MORE EQUAL THEN OTHERS”. This commandment was the only commandment to be followed and this was demonstrated by how the pigs always considered themselves more equal than the other animals. The pigs received the best living conditions; allowing themselves for food, less work, better living conditions and extra rewards such as beds, alcohol and clothing. The pigs considered themselves to be more intelligent compared to the rest of the animals, a saw themselves high above all except the dogs; of whom they kept close. The pigs never actually stuck to any of the seven original commandments, making the last standing commandment the most important of

In chapter 2, when the 7 commandments were first written down, there was already a slight corruption in the pigs. The pigs steal the milk and apples and explain it with the lie that these foods have nutrients essential to pigs, which need these

In this paper I am going to state seven commandments that I think is most important in our society. The seven commandments in Animal Farm were based on animal rights and what not to do so that they avoid acting like humans. These commandments however changed later in the story so it was very hypocritical. My commandments will be basic rules and will not change under any circumstances.

The pigs then introduce “The Seven Commandments of Animalism” and write them on the barn wall; soon the main idea is captured in the minds of all the animals, “FOUR LEGS GOOD, TWO LEGS BAD”.

There are many commandments in America. Most of them are very important in our society. Some are written rules, and some are unwritten. They go from not stealing to saying bless you. All Americans should follow these seven commandments to show that they have respect and manners.

Many beliefs changed over the course of the book Animal Farm. The animals all follow their leader and would do anything to make sure Napoleon was satisfied. The author really made the characters stand out and it was easy to see which character is good or not so good. The author was trying to relate the book to the Russian Revolution. On page 141, The narrator felt the pigs were becoming human, then acting as a pig, back to a human again. But it was not easy to tell if they were animals or pigs.

In "Animal Farm,” the pigs make up the 7 commandments that all of the animals in the