Plot & Events
The event that sparks the animals' rebellion on the farm.
What is Mr. Jones forgets to feed the animals?
This wise old pig inspires the animals with his dream of revolution.
Who is Old Major?
This raven tells stories about Sugarcandy Mountain, giving the animals hope of a better afterlife.
Who is Moses?
When Napoleon blames all the farm's problems on Snowball without solid evidence, he's using this fallacy.
What is scapegoating?
This historical figure is represented by Mr. Jones.
Who is Tsar Nicholas II?
It is destroyed in a storm but blamed on Snowball.
What is the windmill?
This pig is known for his persuasive speeches and manipulative tactics.
Who is Squealer?
This vain horse misses her ribbons and sugar cubes and eventually leaves the farm.
Who is Molly?
Squealer constantly says, "Surely none of you wants Jones to come back" - this is example of this fallacy.
What is false dilemma?
This real-life dictator inspired the character of Napoleon.
Who is Joseph Stalin?
Complete this statement: The commandment eventually changed to "All animals are equal but . . .".
What is "All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others"?
This loyal and hardworking horse believes in the motto "I will work harder."
Who is Boxer?
This goat often reads the commandments but says little about the changes she notices.
Who is Muriel?
When the pigs say Napoleon is always right because he is the leader, and he is the leader because he's always right.
What is circular reasoning?
This battle mirrors the Russian Civil War.
What is the Battle of the Cowshed?
In this violent chapter, animals are coerced into admitting crimes and are executed.
What is the confession scene?
This pig becomes the scapegoat for all the farm's problems.
Who is Snowball?
These animals repeat slogans without understanding them, symbolizing blind obedience.
Who are the sheep?
When Squealer attacks Snowball's character instead of his ideas, claiming he's a traitor and a criminal, he's using this fallacy.
What is ad hominem?
This rival of Stalin is represented by Snowball.
Who is Leon Trotsky?
This is how the pigs ultimately betray the ideals of the rebellion.
What is they become indistinguishable from humans?
This donkey is skeptical and cynical, often refusing to get involved.
Who is Benjamin?
These two dogs have their pups taken away to become Napoleon's enforcers.
Who are Jessie and Bluebell?
When the animals are told that if they don't follow orders, the farm will collapse and they'll starve, even though there's no evidence to prove this chain of events.
What is slippery slope?
Frederick and Pilkington represent these countries respectively.