Symbolism
What is symbolism?
Symbolism is the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
What is theme?
Theme is the main idea or underlying meaning in a piece of literature.
What is characterization?
Characterization is a description of the features of someone or something.
What is satire?
Satire is the use of humor and exaggeration to expose or criticize people's vices or behavior.
What is a historical parallel?
Historical parallels draw similarities to events in different places or times.
What does Napoleon symbolize?
How did Farmer Jones treat the animals?
Jones neglected the animals and treated them poorly.
How is Farmer Jones characterized?
Jones is a drunk, careless, and cruel farmer.
What is propaganda?
Propaganda is a biased promotion of a particular political point.
What does Animal Farm draw a parallel to?
Animal Farm is a parallel to the Russian Revolution.
What does Boxer symbolize?
Boxer symbolizes all the laborers and workers during the Russian Revolution.
What is the theme of Animal Farm?
The theme is the desire for power, which can cause greed and corruption.
How did Old Major impact the animals?
Within the context of the book, how did Napoleon justify his ideas?
Napoleon altered the 7 Commandments to justify his actions, which is propaganda.
What parallel is connected to the Battle of The Windmill? Seen in 1946.
The Battle of the Windmill is connected to World War II.
What does Animal Farm symbolize?
Animal Farm symbolizes the Russian Revolution of 1917.
How does Napoleon show the power of propaganda when manipulating the animals?
The way Napoleon and the pigs convert the 7 commandments over time, demonstrates the power one can have.
What was the Revolution song the animals would sing?
The song was "Beasts of England."
Can 2024 be connected to the social regime of Russia in 1946? If yes or no, why?
Yes, this can be connected to the war between Russia and Ukraine and Stalin can be compared to Putin.
What is totalitarianism?
Totalitarianism is a system of government that is centralized and dictatorial that requires complete compliance with the state.
What does the windmill symbolize?
The windmill symbolizes the vulnerability and defeat of the animals/humans during the Revolutions.
What is the betrayal of the working class?
Boxer's death creates the theme of betrayal and neglect when they ignore his injuries and sell him.
What does Farmer Jones symbolize?
Farmer Jones symbolizes a time when Russia was under monarchy rule and sparked a revolt against Tsar Nicholas II.
How does Orwell use satire when creating the character of Napoleon?
Napoleon is created to imitate Josef Stalin, as a pig who controls everyone and works through others to get what he wants.
Who were the masses?
The sheep, who always recited slogans. They represent the societal group that is often swayed between propaganda and following leaders.