Animal Farm - Chapter Summary

Successful Harvest

• All animals work hard except for the pigs.
• Pigs guide and supervise.
• Farm efficiency improves; more food and rest for everyone.
• Boxer is particularly dedicated, waking up early to work harder. Motto: "I will work harder."
• No work on Sundays; instead, there's a weekly ceremony.

Weekly Ceremony

• Animals raise their new flag.
• Meetings are held to plan future work and debate ideas.
• Napoleon and Snowball dominate discussions but often disagree.
• The meeting concludes with singing "Beasts of England" and an afternoon off.

Pigs' Headquarters

• Pigs study farming aspects.
• Snowball organizes committees and literacy classes.
• Basic learning: "Four legs good, two legs bad."
• Napoleon educates Jessie and Bluebell's puppies.

Milk and Apples

• Pigs consume all milk and apples to maintain their health.
• Justification: They are the brainworkers of the farm.

Spreading News

• Snowball and Napoleon send pigeons to spread word about Animal Farm.
• Mr. Jones drinks and complains, worrying other farmers.
• Neighboring farmers spread false rumors about Animal Farm.
• Despite this, animals everywhere sing "Beasts of England."

Battle of the Cowshed

• October: Jones attacks Animal Farm.
• Snowball uses military strategies; animals fight back.
• Boxer accidentally hurts a stable boy but is distressed.
• Snowball and Boxer awarded Animal Hero First Class.
• Dead sheep awarded Animal Hero Second Class.
• The day is commemorated as the Battle of the Cowshed.

Trouble on the Horizon?

• Molly's behavior is concerning.
• Winter is approaching; potential challenges ahead.