Question

The setting of Animal Farm shows the process of how power turns the farm from a symbol of freedom to a place filled with fear and oppression under Napoleon’s rule of cruelty. An example of this is the windmill. The windmill, which was a symbol of hope and teamwork, becomes a way for the pigs to take advantage of the other animals, showing that their hard work is only benefiting the pigs. As the animals work harder for a dream that is slipping away, the setting makes it clear how their original hopes have faded. The difference between their dreams and their future despair reveals how hopes and dreams can disappear when power is abused.
Elaborate on the details and the importance of the windmill. This might be a good time to add another direct quote from the book. make it sound as an 8th grader and keep it at 4 sentences

Answer 1

The windmill in *Animal Farm* starts as a symbol of hope and cooperation among the animals, representing their dreams of a better life where they work together for the common good. However, as time goes on, it becomes clear that the pigs, especially Napoleon, are the ones truly benefiting from the windmill, while the other animals only get more tired and less satisfied with their lives. The animals work harder than ever, believing that the windmill will improve their lives, but instead, it just enriches the pigs' power. As Orwell writes, "The whole farm was buzzing with excitement" at the start, but this excitement quickly fades into despair as the animals realize their dreams are slipping away, showing how easily hope can turn into hopelessness when power is misused.