allegories
What does the Battle of the Cowshed symbolize?
October revolution
Who was the leader of the Bolsheviks during the Russian Revolution?
Vladimir Lenin
What are the Seven Commandments?
The laws created by the animals to govern the farm
Why does Napoleon chase Snowball away?
He wants total control over the farm
What has changed about the pigs by this chapter?
They now act like humans, walking on two legs
What does beast of england symbolize?
What event in Russian history does Napoleon’s rise to power resemble?
Stalin’s takeover after Lenin’s death
What role does Snowball play in this chapter?
He helps organize the animals and establish the commandments
How does Napoleon use the dogs?
As his personal enforcers to intimidate others
What is the final version of the Seven Commandments?
"All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others"
Who does Squealer represent?
The Russian media
How does Boxer represent the working class in Soviet Russia?
He is hardworking and loyal but exploited by the ruling class
Why do the pigs take the milk and apples for themselves?
They claim they need it to stay "healthy" as the leaders
What happens to Snowball’s windmill idea?
Napoleon steals it and claims it as his own
How do the animals feel at the end of the novel?
Confused and betrayed, realizing nothing has changed
What does the Battle of the Cowshed symbolize?
The Russian Civil War
What role did propaganda play in maintaining control during the Soviet Union?
It spread false information to keep citizens obedient
How do the animals react to the pigs’ special privileges?
They accept them because Squealer convinces them it is necessary
How does Squealer justify Napoleon’s actions?
He convinces the animals that Napoleon is always right
What does the final scene with the pigs and humans symbolize?
The complete merging of the ruling elite and the oppressors
What is the significance of the changing commandments?
The manipulation of truth by authoritarian regimes
How is the concept of "Animalism" similar to Communism?
Both promote equality but are ultimately corrupted by those in power
What foreshadowing occurs in this chapter?
The pigs’ early power grabs hint at their future dictatorship
How does this chapter reflect Stalin’s rise to power?
Napoleon’s exile of Snowball mirrors Stalin forcing Trotsky out of Russia
What is Orwell’s main message in this chapter?
Revolutions can lead to new oppressors rather than true change