The Secret Meeting
Ever wondered what your pets get up to when you're not looking? Well, on Manor Farm, they're plotting revolution! When Mr Jones stumbles drunkenly to bed, all the farm animals sneak into the big barn to hear Old Major, an elderly boar, give what might be his final speech.
The way the animals arrange themselves tells us loads about farm life already. The pigs and dogs automatically head to the front seats, whilst the horses, sheep, and cows settle further back. This seating arrangement isn't random - it shows that even before any revolution, some animals already have more status than others.
Mollie the mare shows up with ribbons in her mane, munching on sugar cubes, whilst the cat finds the cosiest spot and doesn't pay attention. These animals represent those who are already pretty comfortable with their current situation and aren't bothered about change.
Key Point: The animals' seating arrangement reveals the class system that already exists on the farm - foreshadowing the power struggles to come.
