At the conclusion of Animal Farm, both the tyrannical pigs, led by Napoleon, and the submissive, gullible animals share responsibility for the farm's downfall.
1. The tyrannical pigs, representing the ruling class, are more at fault due to their abuse of power, manipulation of the other animals, and betrayal of the revolution's ideals. They prioritize their own interests over the well-being of the farm and its inhabitants. Their greed and thirst for control lead to corruption and oppression on the farm.
2. On the other hand, the submissive, gullible animals also bear some responsibility for their blind obedience and failure to question the pigs' actions. Their passivity and inability to see through the pigs' lies enable the oppressive regime to take hold and thrive on the farm.
The central message that readers can learn from this is the importance of being vigilant, questioning authority, and actively participating in governance. It highlights the dangers of apathy, blind obedience, and the consequences of allowing power to go unchecked. Animal Farm serves as an allegory for totalitarianism and the corrupting nature of power, emphasizing the need for an informed and engaged citizenry to prevent tyranny.
