Rules change to favor pigs from "summary" of Animal Farm by George Orwell
The pigs, with their superior intelligence and ability to manipulate others, gradually changed the rules on the farm to benefit themselves. At first, all animals were equal, but soon the pigs began to assert their dominance by claiming special privileges and exemptions. For example, they justified keeping all the milk and apples for themselves by saying that they needed the extra nutrients to maintain their strength as the leaders of the farm. As time went on, the pigs became more and more corrupt, using their power to exploit the other animals for their own gain. They altered the commandments that had once been the foundation of their society, twisting them to suit their own desires. For instance, when the pigs began walking on two legs like humans, they changed the commandment "All animals are equal" to "All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others." The pigs' manipulation of the rules allowed them to consolidate their control over the farm and suppress any opposition. They used fear and misinformation to keep the other animals in line, convincing them that the pigs' leadership was in their best interest. By changing the rules to favor themselves, the pigs were able to maintain their power and privilege while the other animals suffered under their oppressive rule. In the end, the pigs' greed and corruption led to the farm descending into a dictatorship, with the pigs becoming indistinguishable from the humans they had once rebelled against. The concept of rules changing to favor pigs serves as a warning about the dangers of unchecked power and the importance of holding those in authority accountable.
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