Animal Farm, Chapters 10, Grades 9-10

Chapter 10 concludes 'Animal Farm' and brings full circle the transformation of the farm under the pigs' rule. This final chapter reflects on the themes of power, betrayal, and the cyclical nature of oppression. As you read, consider how the farm and its inhabitants have changed since the rebellion and what Orwell might be suggesting about society and governance.

How have the pigs physically changed by the beginning of Chapter 10, and what does this signify about their transformation?

Describe the changes that have taken place on the farm over the years. How do the lives of the animals compare to their lives before the rebellion?

Discuss the significance of the meeting between the pigs and the human farmers. What does this meeting reveal about the pigs' leadership and their relationship with power?

Analyze the final scene in which the animals observe the pigs and humans from outside the window. What is Orwell suggesting about the nature of power and revolution?

Reflect on the novel's message and themes. How does the ending of 'Animal Farm' contribute to its overall critique of society and governance?