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In Chapter 1, Old Major, a respected old pig, gathers the animals of Manor Farm and inspires them with a dream of a world without humans, where animals are free and equal. He teaches them the song Beasts of England, which becomes their anthem. In Chapter 2, Old Major dies, but the pigs Snowball, Napoleon, and Squealer take leadership. They develop the ideas of Animalism and prepare for a rebellion. When Mr. Jones neglects the animals, they revolt and drive him away, renaming the farm Animal Farm. In Chapter 3, the animals work together to harvest the fields. The pigs teach the others to read and write, although most animals only learn a few letters. The Seven Commandments of Animalism are painted on the barn wall, and the animals adopt “Four legs good, two legs bad” as a simple motto. In Chapter 4, news of the rebellion spreads to other farms, worrying nearby humans. Mr. Jones tries to retake Animal Farm, but the animals—led by Snowball—win the Battle of the Cowshed. Snowball is honored as a hero. In Chapter 5, tensions grow between Snowball and Napoleon. Snowball proposes building a windmill to produce electricity and improve life on the farm, but Napoleon opposes him. During a he...