In George Orwell’s ‘Animal Farm’, Sunday work is handled through a system of voluntary participation that underscores the pigs’ control over the other animals. Each Sunday, the animals are required to come together for a meeting to discuss the past week’s activities and plan for the upcoming week. During these meetings, the pigs, especially Napoleon, assert their authority and make decisions that often benefit themselves rather than the collective.
This arrangement serves to reinforce the pigs’ status as leaders while masking the reality of their oppressive rule. Even though the work is initially presented as voluntary, the social pressure and propaganda create an environment where all animals feel obligated to contribute. Over time, the Sunday meetings become a routine where the pigs manipulate the information shared, leading to a growing disillusionment among the other animals as they realize their efforts are not rewarded equitably.
Overall, Sunday work in ‘Animal Farm’ exemplifies the themes of power dynamics, manipulation, and the erosion of true camaraderie among the animals.