Theory question 206
Set Text: Animal FarmLiterature 3. George Orwell: Animal Farm
How does Napoleon systematically amend the original laws of Manor Farm?
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Model answer
Seven Commandments painted after the Rebellion.
Bed rule: 'No animal shall sleep in a bed with sheets'.
Alcohol: 'No animal shall drink alcohol to excess'.
Killing: 'No animal shall kill any other animal without cause'.
Finally all replaced by 'All animals are equal but some are more equal than others'.
Changes done secretly at night by Squealer; explained away.
Explanation
Show the changes in order and how they were made.