![]() They begin to dream of a world where they are free from the oppression of humans, and can enjoy and retain the fruits of their own labour – eggs, milk, their own children – without them being taken away and not offered anything of value in return. ![]() The other animals are initially sceptical, but they are won over by Old Major’s impassioned speech. He urges the others to rise up and overthrow their human masters. He reminds the animals that the land could sustain them all there is no reason for them to live in such terrible conditions – it is humans, and humans alone, who make their lives so. Old Major thinks humans simply use the animals for their labour and then dispose of them as they wish. Old Major believes that all animals are equal and should be free from the tyranny of humans – an idea known as Animalism in the book. ![]() As soon as he’s gone to bed, the animals convene in the barn to hear from Old Major, a wise and respected prize boar, who shares his vision for a better future with the other animals on the farm, since he feels that his own life is coming to an end. ![]() Jones, the owner of Manor Farm, having just drunkenly stumbled to bed after forgetting to secure his farm buildings properly. ![]()
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