How is Mr. Jones portrayed in the first chapter of Animal Farm?

In the first
chapter of , Mr. Jones is portrayed in a very negative light. He is
depicted as a drunk who is more interested in alcohol than tending
to his farm. He is so drunk in the first paragraph that he forgets to shut the
"pop-holes" when he is putting the hens away for the night.

In
addition, Mr. Jones is also portrayed as a greedy, money-oriented
man. In his speech, for example,talks about all of the animals who have gone to market to bring
in money for Mr. Jones. Similarly, Old Major also refers to the "knackers," a place
where animals likeare sent when they are too old to work. Again, the purpose of the knackers is
to create profit for Mr. Jones.

Finally, Jones is portrayed as
cruel and ruthless. Old Major says
that he drowns older dogs in the pond and, in the final paragraph of this chapter, Jones breaks
up this important meeting by firing his gun in the darkness.

These portrayals
are significant because they act as an inspiration for the impending
rebellion.