The animals of Manor Farm are disgruntled with the living
conditions imposed by their human owner, Mr. Jones. Often drunk, Jones allows his
animals to go hungry and without warmth in cold weather. Old Major, Jones' prize white
boar, calls the animals together to unite them against their human master, who he claims
takes without producing. If the animals revolt and rid themselves of the humans, they
will become rich and contented. Humans are enemies of animals, Old Major tells them, and
four-legged creatures deserve the right to be free just as their two-legged
counterparts.
Three days after his speech, Old Major dies,
and the other animals make preparations for a revolt. When the drunken Jones forgets to
feed them, the animals break into the barn and help themselves to the feed. When Jones
and his men arrive with whips, the animals drive them off the farm. "Animal Farm" is
established with a set of commandments for the loyal creatures to
follow.
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