The Education and Upbringing of the Young Pigs

Traces how Napoleon takes control of the next generation of pigs, shaping them into his loyal enforcers.

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Napoleon Takes the Puppies

The Seizure The Litter Jessie and Bluebell give birth to nine puppies. Napoleon takes them from their mothers, claiming he will be responsible for their education. The Seclusion He keeps them in a loft accessible only by a ladder from the harness-room. The other animals soon forget them. The Secret Training Napoleon raises the puppies in isolation, training them to be fierce and loyal to him alone. They become his private army.

The Puppies Are Unleashed

The First Appearance The Attack on Snowball When Snowball is about to win the vote on the windmill, Napoleon gives a whimpering signal. Nine enormous dogs burst in and chase Snowball off the farm. The New Order The dogs now surround Napoleon, growling at anyone who approaches. They enforce his will, ending the Sunday meetings. The Dogs as Enforcers The dogs become the instruments of terror. They are used to intimidate, execute, and maintain control.

The Education of the Piglets

The New Generation The Sows Litter Four sows give birth to thirty-one piglets. Napoleon is the only boar, so he is likely the father. Separate Schooling The piglets are taught by Napoleon himself in the farmhouse kitchen. They are discouraged from playing with other young animals, and are groomed to be the future rulers. The Schoolroom Plans are made to build a schoolroom, but it is never completed. The piglets receive privileged education, learning the arts of leadership and manipulation.

the first summer after the Rebellion

the first winter, at the expulsion of Snowball

the later years of the story