ANIMAL FARM BY GEORGE ORWELL

(Today I read the next 17 pages of Animal Farm.)

The next morning, Frederick attacked the Animal Farm. The attack had long been expected and all preparations were made in advance. But this time victory was not as easy as before. There were fifteen men with half a dozen guns and they opened fire as soon as they reached fifty yards. Many animals were wounded and took refuge in the farm buildings. The pigeons which were sent to Mr Pilkington for help came back with a note saying 'serves you right' The animals were helpless. Fredrick's men blasted the windmill which now ceased to exist. The animals were filled with anger when the saw their years of effort turning into dust. At this point the animals' courage came back t them.The animals now charged at the men together with unity. The frightened enemy was now seen to being chased away by the animals.The battle was won but several animals died and even more injured.

 

A week later Squealer was caught at night near the wall in which the seven commandments were written. There remained a pot of paint and a broken ladder. The animals were puzzled but Benjamin seemed to have understood but kept silent. The next morning Muriel came near the wall. But realized one of the commandments seemed modified - no animal shall drink alcohol to excess. The construction of the new windmill had begun. Boxer refused to take a day off from work although he was not as strong as he was before. The rations of the animals except the dogs and the pigs were reduced but Squealer's complicated sentences and numbers seemed to keep the animals convinced.A school room was planned for the future generation. Part of the year's harvest was sold. The pigs kept putting on weight. The pigs started to have alcohol. There was lot of work and Boxer worked the hardest. One day something shocking happened to Boxer. Boxer had fallen while dragging a huge boulder up the plateau. A stream of blood was noticed coming out of his mouth.