Characters in Animal Farm
This character in the novel represents Czar Nicolas III, the leader of Russia who the people rebelled against.
Who is Mr. Jones
This character represents Karl Marx, who developed the ideas of Communism as well as Lenin, the leader of the Russian Revolution.
Who is Old Major?
This character represents the idea of propaganda in a society. And is used in the story to show the leaders of Animal Farm as heroes.
Who is Squealer?
These characters represent the working class people of the USSR who were often the most devoted to the revolution, but who also suffered the most, and worked the hardest as a result of it.
Who are Boxer and Clover?
This character represents the rich upper class loyal to Czar Nicolas III, who did not support the revolution and wanted to continue to live in luxury.
Who is Mollie?
This character represents the Russian Orthodox Church, who was supported by and friendly to Czar Nicolas III.
Who was Moses?
This character represents Joseph Stalin, the eventual leader and dictator of the USSR, who was often cruel and used force and intimidation to gain power.
Who is Napoleon?
Who are the puppies?
This character represents one of the leaders of the revolution, who was a close ally of Lenin and a charismatic speaker. His ideas and reforms seemed to help the people and he was a popular leader.
Who is Snowball?
This character represents the bystanders of the revolution; who in spite of the injustice they saw at the hands of the leaders, chose to do nothing.
Who is Benjamin?