Rebellion & Revolution
Key Characters
Important Quotes
100

This is the song that inspires the animals to revolt against Mr. Jones.


Beasts of England

100

This loyal workhorse is the hardest worker on the farm, but his fate is tragic.

Boxer


100

This phrase is altered from the original commandment as the pigs become more like humans

"All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others"

200

 The rebellion against Mr. Jones starts after this animal gives an impassioned speech.

Old Major

200

This pig is the leader who becomes tyrannical and corrupt as he gains power.

Napoleon

200

This character says, "I will work harder!" as a response to the farm’s hardships.

Boxer

300

This is the name of the battle where the animals first successfully defend the farm from human invaders.

Battle of Cowshed

300

This character is a symbol of intellect and idealism, often seen in opposition to Napoleon

Snowball

300

his character says, "No animal shall sleep in a bed with sheets," which is later contradicted by the pigs.

Napoleon

400

This animal is blamed by Napoleon for every misfortune on the farm and is accused of collaborating with humans.

Snowball
400

This pig is used as a propagandist, spreading Napoleon’s message to the animals

Squealer

400

This character teaches the animals the maxim, “Whatever goes upon two legs is an enemy.”

Old Major

500

Napoleon uses this tactic to control the animals and keep them in line during the rebellion.

 fear and intimidation using the dogs

500

This cynical donkey refuses to get swept up in the optimism of the rebellion and sees through the pigs’ lies

Benjamin

500

This is the slogan the sheep are taught to chant repeatedly to distract them from the realities of their lives

"Four legs good, two legs bad"