Final answer:
In George Orwell's 'Animal Farm', the pigs alter the 4th Commandment from 'No animals shall sleep in a bed' to 'No animals shall sleep in a bed with sheets', showcasing their manipulative hold on power by justifying their actions.
Step-by-step explanation:
The 4th Commandment originally in 'Animal Farm' by George Orwell states 'No animals shall sleep in a bed.' Over time, the pigs who take control of the farm begin to assume more and more human behaviors, ultimately leading to a modification of this commandment. They change it to 'No animals shall sleep in a bed with sheets,' therefore permitting themselves to enjoy the comforts of a bed without breaking the rule, as they had not included the word 'sheets' in the original Commandment. This shift represents the pigs' gradually increasing power and their manipulation of language to justify their actions and maintain control over the other animals.