Character Identification
This character is a rebellious pig who develops the idea of Animalism and later leads the rebellion.
Who is Snowball?
This event marks the beginning of the revolution, where the animals overthrow Mr. Jones and take control of the farm.
What is the Rebellion?
All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.”
Who is Napoleon (or the pigs)?
These animals are considered the most naïve, and they blindly follow the pigs without understanding their actions.
Who are the sheep?
This is the core idea of Old Major’s speech, advocating for the rebellion against human oppressors.
What is Animalism?
This strong, loyal horse works tirelessly and adopts the motto, "I will work harder!"
Who is Boxer?
The pigs change the name of the farm from "Manor Farm" to this after the rebellion.
What is Animal Farm?
“Man is the only creature that consumes without producing. He does not give milk, he does not lay eggs, he is too weak to pull the plow, and he cannot run fast enough to catch rabbits. Yet he is lord of all the animals.”
Who is Old Major?
This horse is Boxer’s companion and has a motherly role on the farm, often worrying about the well-being of the others.
Who is Clover?
The animals learn to read and write, and these are painted on the wall to guide them.
What are the Seven Commandments?
This donkey is cynical and resistant to change, believing nothing will improve for the animals.
Who is Benjamin?
This battle takes place when Mr. Jones attempts to retake the farm, but the animals successfully defend it.
What is the Battle of the Cowshed?
“Four legs good, two legs bad.”
Who is Snowball?
These animals are trained by Napoleon to be his personal guards and spies
Who are the dogs (Jessie, Bluebell, etc.)?
This commandment insists that animals should not engage in activities that are traditionally seen as human behaviors
What is "No animal shall drink alcohol"?
This character is the old, wise pig who inspires the revolution and delivers the speech about Animalism before passing away.
Who is Old Major?
After the rebellion, the pigs paint the Seven Commandments on the barn wall for all animals to see and follow.
What is the establishment of the Seven Commandments?
“I will work harder!”
Who is Boxer?
This group of animals helps with the work of the farm and organizes the building of the windmill later in the story.
Who are the pigs (Snowball and Napoleon)?
This commandment forbids animals from imitating humans.
What is "No animal shall wear clothes"?
This character is the farm's manipulative and power-hungry leader who uses propaganda and deceit to maintain control.
Who is Napoleon?
This event occurs when the pigs start to assume leadership roles, using their intelligence to direct the animals and establish control.
What is the rise of the pigs to leadership after Old Major's death?
“No animal shall sleep in a bed with sheets.”
Who is Napoleon or the pigs (after the rule is subtly changed)?
This animal symbolizes the intellectual class of society, as he often speaks for the animals and attempts to make sense of the revolution’s principles.
Who is Squealer?
This commandment is the most important principle of Animalism, stating that animals should not harm each other.
What is “No animal shall kill any other animal”?