Question

by the end of the text, do you think the animals are more devoted to animal farm and the ideas it represents, or are they more devoted to napoleon himself? explain your thinking.

Explanation:

In "Animal Farm", by the end, the animals are more devoted to Napoleon. Napoleon has established a totalitarian rule, using propaganda (via Squealer) and fear (through the dogs) to control them. The original ideals of Animal Farm (equality, freedom from human oppression) are distorted, and Napoleon is presented as the sole leader, with the animals following his commands out of fear or manipulation rather than devotion to the original farm's ideas. For example, the Seven Commandments are altered to suit Napoleon's interests, and the animals work under harsh conditions for his benefit, showing their devotion is to him, not the farm's initial ideals.

Answer:

By the end of "Animal Farm", the animals are more devoted to Napoleon himself. Napoleon's regime becomes totalitarian: he uses fear (via his guard dogs) and propaganda (via Squealer) to control the animals, distorts the original ideals of Animal Farm, and positions himself as the sole leader. The animals follow his commands out of fear or manipulation, not devotion to the farm’s initial egalitarian ideas (e.g., the altered commandments, harsh labor for Napoleon’s benefit).