What are the rising action, falling action, and resolution in Animal Farm by George Orwell?

The rising action is the name given to the events which build interest and tension ahead of the climax. In Animal Farm, the rising action begins with the death of Old Major and the rebellion against Mr. Jones. Once all of the humans have fled, the animals take control of the farm for themselves and create the Seven Commandments as the foundation of their new society. 

The falling action is the events which take place after the climax. In Animal Farm, the falling action is characterized by the growth of Napoleon's power on the farm. With Squealer's power of public speaking, the pigs are able to justify their abuse of the Seven Commandments, like trading with humans and drinking alcohol. Another key event in the falling action is Boxer's death. Instead of being allowed to retire, as Napoleon promised, he is, in fact, sent to be slaughtered and turned into glue. 

Finally, the resolution takes place at the end of the story. In essence, the pigs have become the very tyrants that they overthrew in Chapter Two. They wear clothes, walk on two legs, and drink alcohol. Napoleon also renames the farm, Manor Farm, a symbol of his complete transformation into a totalitarian dictator. For the surviving animals, life on the farm seems very bleak indeed, with no hope of ever improving.