How did the animals who were not on Animal Farm view the rebellion? How did the humans view the rebellion at Animal Farm? Use quotes to support each answer.

In Chapter 4, news of the rebellion spreads throughout the countryside. Initially, the humans sympathize with Jones but do not offer him much help. Each of the neighboring farmers begins to think of ways to turn Jones' misfortune to their advantage. However, the humans do not want their animals rebelling on their farms. Orwell writes,

"Nevertheless, they were both thoroughly frightened by the rebellion on Animal Farm, and very anxious to prevent their own animals from learning too much about it" (15).

Despite an attempt to stop the rumors from spreading, the news about Animal Farm continues to circulate. The animals feel encouraged and hopeful when they receive the news about Animal Farm. Orwell writes that a "wave of rebelliousness ran through the countryside" (15). Orwell writes,

"Bulls which had always been tractable suddenly turned savage, sheep broke down hedges and devoured the clover, cows kicked the pail over, hunters refused their fences and shot their riders on to the other side" (16).

The animals also sing Beasts of England to glorify the rebellion. This angers the humans and they begin to punish any animal that they hear singing the song. Although the humans try their best to appear calm, they are concerned that the animals on their farms might usurp power. In regards to how humans feel when they hear Beasts of England, Orwell writes,

"...when the human beings listened to it, they secretly trembled, hearing in it a prophecy of their future doom" (16).