The Art of War
This natural element, symbolizing unpredictability and adaptability, is often compared to the tactics of a good general.
What is water?
She is Charles Darnay’s wife and the daughter of Dr. Manette.
Who is Lucie Manette?
Corrie’s deeply faithful sister, who remained kind and hopeful even in the camps.
Who is Betsie ten Boom?
The pigs gradually change the original commandments into this one final rule.
What is "All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others"?
Stephen Kumalo’s brother, who becomes a political figure in Johannesburg.
Who is John Kumalo?
Sun Tzu says that all warfare is based on this, meaning tricking and deceiving your opponent.
What is deception?
This symbol of the French Revolution plays a central role in the novel’s Paris scenes.
What is the guillotine?
Corrie is released from Ravensbrück due to what is later discovered to be this type of mistake.
What is a clerical error?
The two neighbor farmers to Animal Farm.
Who is Mr. Pilkington and Mr. Frederick?
This city represents both hope and destruction for many black South Africans in the novel.
What is Johannesburg?
According to The Art of War, the five constant factors to be considered in war include the Moral Law, Heaven, Earth, the Commander, and this last one.
What is Method and Discipline?
This vengeful woman knits a registry of enemies to the Revolution.
Who is Madame Defarge?
This term refers to the underground resistance network Corrie and her family supported.
What is the Dutch underground or Resistance?
This event, where animals falsely confess and are executed.
What are the public confessions or purges?
Absalom claims the murder of Arthur Jarvis was not intentional but committed during this crime.
What is a robbery?
Sun Tzu argues that in battle, appearances can be deceiving: when strong, appear weak; when weak, appear this.
What is strong?
Charles Darnay is secretly related to this noble family, whose cruelty sparked resentment.
Who are the Evrémondes?
Despite the suffering, Betsie believed they should be thankful even for these pests in the barracks.
What are fleas?
This old boar inspires the animals with his dream of rebellion before dying.
Who is Old Major?
Arthur Jarvis was a passionate advocate for this social cause.
What is racial justice or equality for black South Africans?
This famous historical figure, who united much of China, reportedly used The Art of War in his military campaigns.
Who is Qin Shi Huang?
Sydney Carton’s final words echo this famous phrase about redemption and hope.
What is "It is a far, far better thing that I do, than I have ever done..."?
After the war, Corrie traveled the world spreading a message focused on this theme.
What is forgiveness?
At the end of the novel, the animals can no longer tell the difference between the pigs and these creatures.
Who are the humans?
The novel ends with Stephen Kumalo praying and contemplating the future of South Africa from this symbolic location.
What is a mountain or mountain top?