Animal Farm

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George Orwell's "Animal Farm" chronicles the lives of various animals, including horses, sheep, pigs, dogs, goats, ravens, donkeys, and others, on a farm run by the incompetent farmer, Mr. Jones.

His drunkenness and forgetfulness often result in the animals being neglected, which fuels their discontent.

One fateful evening, the animals gather in the barn where Old Major, a wise old pig, shares his grand vision for a new world order.

He envisions a world where animals no longer tolerate being oppressed by humans, and where they rule the farm themselves.

The animals are inspired by this idea and persuade Old Major to condense his thoughts into seven commandments that will guide their journey towards a new way of life.

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After some time has passed, Napoleon orders the workers to undertake a massive project: the construction of a windmill.

Unfortunately, the first attempt proves to be a failure, as the windmill collapses under its own weight and height.

Undeterred, the animals attempt a second time, only to have the humans interrupt and destroy the project during a war.

Finally, after a third try, the windmill is successfully completed, providing the workers with an easier daily routine and serving as a symbol of the rewards of hard work.

However, over time, the animals become increasingly dissatisfied with the pigs, who hold sole power and have grown increasingly oppressive towards the other animals.

Ignoring their opinions and concerns, the pigs become a burden for the workers and begin to lose popularity as leaders.

Eventually, the pigs rewrite the Seven Commandments, allowing for the killing of other animals, the wearing of clothes, the sleeping in beds, and the consumption of alcohol.

Despite their growing discontent, the animals do not attempt to rebel against the pigs' tyranny, as they are too powerful and unchallengeable.

The pigs' oppression over the other animals reaches its peak when they host a secret meeting with neighboring humans, excluding all other animals.

The pigs indulge in a feast, playing cards and drinking, while Napoleon delivers a speech full of lies about how well he treats the working animals.

Unbeknownst to them, the other animals listen in from outside, growing ever more resentful of the pigs' corrupt rule.

Locked outside, the animals hear the pigs' betrayal through the door. The sound of laughter and Napoleon's deceitful words fuel their anger.