Title

At first glance, the title Animal Farm does not seem to reveal much about the novel’s plot. Readers might even interpret it as a pleonasm, as the typical farm contains animals and it seems odd to further highlight this fact.

However, it soon becomes clear that the title Animal Farm is significant because this is a story of a farm run by animals, which is a strong twist on the reader’s expectations.

In the context of the story itself, Animal Farm becomes the official name given to the Manor Farm after its liberation (p. 15), a change all the animals witness and appreciate, because it becomes a clear symbol of their Rebellion and their newfound freedom. It also contains a promise of a new future free of humans, similar to what is described in O…