Plot points
This speaker sets the stage for the rebellion.
Who is Old Major?
This pig is known for his clever speeches and propaganda.
Who is Squealer?
This chant drowns out any disagreement with Napoleon.
What is "Four legs good, two legs bad"?
This animal group is used to drown out dissent with chants.
Who are the sheep?
Ironically, the animals work harder and starve more after this event.
What is The Rebellion?
This causes the animals to drive out Mr. Jones.
What is the animals being underfed/starved?
This cynical donkey rarely speaks and doubts change.
Who is Benjamin?
The pigs' transformation into the oppressors they replaced is symbolized by this event (it isn't the final scene playing cards).
What is the pigs walking on two legs?
The pigs keep the milk and apples for this excuse.
What is “brainwork” / they need it to lead?
This commandment change shows Orwell’s warning about power.
What is the alteration of “No animal shall kill…”, "with sheets," or “drink alcohol…”?
This construction project becomes the animals’ main focus.
What is the windmill?
This horse prefers sugar and ribbons to equality.
Who is Mollie?
This phrase replaces the original Seven Commandments.
What is “All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others”?
Squealer constantly uses this kind of manipulation (it starts with an "s".
What is spin?
Boxer’s motto “I will work harder” ends in this fate.
What is death/betrayal?
This tragic event is the reward for Boxer’s loyalty.
What is being sold to the knacker/slaughterhouse?
This pig left the farm after being driven out by his rival.
Who is Snowball?
Old Major represents this Russian Revolutionary.
Who is Vladimir Ilyich Lenin?
Napoleon uses these animals as bodyguards and enforcers.
Who are the dogs?
The animals accept unfair treatment due to this.
What is ignorance/blind faith/lack of education (but not stupidity, they aren't stupid, so quit looking down on them).
At the end of the book, this group is indistinguishable from the pigs.
Who are the humans?
This human becomes the pigs’ business contact.
Who is Mr. Whymper?
This final image of the pigs playing cards reflects this theme (it must be close).
What is betrayal of revolutionary / total corruption / greed?
This literary term best describes Squealer's persuasive role (it starts with a "p" and you talk about it more in history class...unless you are making a poster for this one).
What is propaganda?
Orwell suggests this is why Socialism and Communism fail.
What is greed / power held by one person / lack of awareness?