What ultimately happens to the animals on Animal Farm?

The correct answer highlights the central theme of betrayal and the cyclical nature of power in "Animal Farm." As the story progresses, the animals, who initially unite to overthrow their human oppressor and seek a society based on equality and freedom, gradually find themselves under the tyranny of the pigs, particularly Napoleon.

Even though the animals begin with hopeful aspirations for a better life, they are manipulated and exploited by their own leaders, who become indistinguishable from the oppressive humans they replaced. The pigs gain more privileges and power, leading to greater oppression for the other animals.

This outcome serves as a commentary on how revolutionary ideals can be corrupted by those in power, ultimately resulting in a situation that is as bad, if not worse, than the initial oppression the animals faced. The phrase "All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others" encapsulates this shift, demonstrating how the animals have not achieved their goals, but instead have succumbed to a new form of oppression orchestrated by their own ranks.