The often drunk farmer who runs the Manor Farm before the animals stage their Rebellion and establish Animal Farm.
Mr. Jones
The prize-winning boar whose vision of a socialist utopia serves as the inspiration for the Rebellion.
Old Major
This commandment replaced all 7 at the end of the novel.
All animals are equal but some are more equal than others.
What was Animal Farm based off of?
The Russian Revolution.
The pig who spreads Napoleon’s propaganda among the other animals.
Squealer
The pig who emerges as the leader of Animal Farm after the Rebellion.
Napoleon
What commandment did Napoleon break against when he slept in the house?
The Fourth Commandment. No animal shall sleep in a bed.
According to Old Major, what is the cause of all the animals’ problems?
Humans
The long-lived donkey who refuses to feel inspired by the Rebellion.
Benjamin
The pig who challenges Napoleon for control of Animal Farm after the Rebellion.
Snowball
What commandment do the sheep keep repeating?
4 legs good 2 legs bad. 2nd Commandment.
What purpose do the puppies play in the book?
Raised to be guard dogs (an army)
The white goat who reads the Seven Commandments to Clover.
Muriel
The cart-horse whose incredible strength, dedication, and loyalty play a key role in the early prosperity of Animal Farm and the later completion of the windmill.
Boxer
Who was caught changing the 5th commandment? (no animal shall drink alcohol... to excess)
Squealer
What was the purpose of the windmill?
To make electricity to provide more comfort for the animals
The tame raven who spreads stories of Sugarcandy Mountain, the paradise to which animals supposedly go when they die.
Moses
Two dogs, each of whom gives birth early in the novel. Napoleon takes the puppies in order to “educate” them.
Jessie and Bluebell
What themes are represented by the commandments?
Religion, power, control.
Why did the men blow up the windmill?
To lash out the animals' success. Frederick was very Jealous of the animals.