Characters
This pig becomes the tyrannical leader of Animal Farm.
Who is Napoleon?
The animals overthrow this human farmer to take control of the farm.
Who is Mr. Jones?
Animal Farm is a warning about the dangers of this form of government.
What is totalitarianism?
Animal Farm is an allegory for this real-world political uprising.
What is the Russian Revolution?
"All animals are equal, but..."
What is "...some animals are more equal than others"?
This pig is intelligent, convincing, and spreads propaganda.
Who is Squealer?
This construction project become a symbol of both hope and manipulation.
What is the windmill?
The failure of the animals’ revolution is mainly due to this.
What is corruption
Napolean symbolizes this ruthless Soviet leader.
Who is Joseph Stalin?
This personal motto shows the work ethic and blind loyalty of a key character.
What is "I will work harder"?
This animal believes in working hard and follows Napoleon without question.
Who is Boxer
These animals start a rebellion when forced to give up something important for trade.
Who are the hens?
This theme shows how those in power change facts to suit their control.
What is propaganda
This song symbolizes the animals’ hopes and dreams of a better, fairer society.
What is Beasts of England?
This quote shows how one animal’s loyalty causes him to accept lies as truth.
What is "If Comrade Napoleon says it, it must be right"?
This animal rarely speaks but represents those who quietly watch corruption without resistance.
Who is Benjamin
This anthem was later banned by Napoleon.
What is Beasts of England?
The pig's gradual changes in behavior show this ironic outcome of the revolution.
What is the pigs becoming more like humans?
Snowball symbolizes this revolutionary who was betrayed and forced to flee.
Who is Leon Trotsky?
This repetitive chant is used by the pigs to stop doubt and control the group.
What is "Four legs good, two legs bad"?
This character is a traitor
Who is Mollie
This war caused multiple causalities and badly injured a major character.
What is the Battle of the Windmill
Orwell uses the animals' journey to deliver this message about revolutions and leadership.
What is that power corrupts and even good ideals can be left out.
The farmhouse comes to symbolize this.
What is the pigs’ complete takeover of power
This character once said, "The only good human being is a dead one."
Who is Snowball?