CHARACTER
This character is known for his intelligence and often takes the lead among the animals.
Who is Napoléon?
This event marks the start of the rebellion against Mr. Jones.
What is the animals' revolt sparked by Old Major’s speech?
This farm symbolizes the idea of a revolution against oppression.
What is Animal Farm?
This character famously states, “All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.”
What is a quote from the later chapters, but is reflected in the behavior of the pigs in Chapters 1-5?
This setting is where the animals begin their rebellion and establish their ideals.
What is Manor Farm?
This boar is charismatic and influential, known for his caring speeches and passionate ideas.
Who is Sowball?
The animals create this set of rules to govern themselves after gaining control of the farm.
What is the Seven Commandments?
The struggle for power among the pigs illustrates this broader theme often seen in revolutions.
What is the danger of power and corruption?
Old Major's famous line about humans is summarized as this.
What is “Man is the only creature that consumes without producing”?
The farm represents this type of society after the animals take control.
What is a utopian society?
This character is a hardworking horse that is often the most dedicated to the farm.
Who is Boxer?
This significant misstep occurs when Snowball is chased off the farm by Napoleon's dogs.
What is the expulsion of Snowball?
This symbol represents the collective hopes and dreams of the animals for a better society.
What is the idea of Animalism?
After the rebellion, this character summarizes a key principle of Animalism.
What does Napoleon emphasize about the pigs’ roles?
This area of the farm where the pigs live symbolizes their elevated status.
What is the farmhouse?
This character is a wise old pig who shares stories of revolution and is often a source of inspiration for the other animals.
Who is Old Major?
This was held to discuss the plans for the farm after the rebellion and to encourage the animals to adopt new ideas.
What is the meeting called to discuss the ideas of Animalism?
This event serves as a representation of propaganda and manipulation of language for control.
What is Squealer's speeches explaining the pigs' decisions?
This quote reflects Benjamin’s cynical view of the situation on the farm.
What is “Donkeys live a long time. None of you has ever seen a dead donkey.”? It's Implying skepticism
The time period of the novel’s setting is reflective of this important historical context.
What is the Russian Revolution?
This character represents the skeptical and cynical viewpoint of the working class and often speaks on the struggles they face.
Who is Benjamin?
his moment turns the initial unity of the animals into a division, leading to tensions between the pigs and the other animals.
What is the disagreement over the windmill plans?
The changing of the commandments reflects this theme regarding the flexibility of truths in politics.
What is the manipulation of laws to justify actions?
Squealer often speaks using this rhetorical device to convince the animals of the pigs' right to lead.
What is propaganda?
The structure of the farm and the location of the windmill illustrate this overarching idea of progress versus tradition.
What is the struggle between modernization and traditional ways of farming?