Manor Farm facts for kids

Manor Farm is a fictional farm in the famous book Animal Farm by George Orwell. At the start of the story, it's a regular farm run by humans. However, after a big event called the rebellion where the animals take over, its name is changed to "Animal Farm." Towards the end of the book, the main pig in charge, Napoleon, decides to change the name back to Manor Farm. He does this to make friends with the human farmers nearby.

What is Manor Farm?

Manor Farm is the main setting for the classic book Animal Farm. It's a typical farm with different kinds of animals like horses, cows, sheep, chickens, and pigs. The farm is first owned by a human farmer named Mr. Jones. He is not a very good owner and often forgets to feed the animals or take care of them properly. This bad treatment makes the animals very unhappy and leads them to dream of a better life.

The Story of Animal Farm

Animal Farm is a special kind of story called an allegory. This means it uses animals and a farm to tell a deeper story about real-world events, especially about power and government. The book was written by George Orwell and was first published in 1945. It teaches readers about how power can change people (or animals) and how important it is to be fair.

The Rebellion and New Rules

One day, the animals on Manor Farm decide they have had enough of Mr. Jones. Led by the pigs, especially two named Snowball and Napoleon, they chase Mr. Jones off the farm. This event is known as the rebellion. After taking control, the animals are very excited. They believe they can run the farm themselves and create a fair society where all animals are equal. They change the farm's name from Manor Farm to "Animal Farm" to show their new beginning and freedom. They also create a set of rules called the "Seven Commandments" to guide their new way of life.

From Animal Farm to Manor Farm Again

Life on Animal Farm starts with great hope. The animals work hard, and for a while, things seem better. However, over time, the pigs, who are the smartest animals, slowly start to take more control. Napoleon, one of the main pigs, becomes the leader. He uses clever tricks and even force to get his way. He changes the rules and makes life harder for the other animals, while the pigs live more comfortably.

Why the Name Changed Back

As Napoleon gains more power, he starts to act more and more like the human farmers the animals originally rebelled against. He begins to trade with humans and even walks on two legs. To show his new friendship with the human farmers and to show that the farm is no longer run by the original ideals of the rebellion, Napoleon changes the name back to Manor Farm. This change shows that the farm has gone full circle. It is no longer the free and equal "Animal Farm" the animals dreamed of. Instead, it has become very similar to how it was when Mr. Jones was in charge, but now the pigs are the ones in control.