Characters
Who is the pig who originally inspires the rebellion?
Old Major
What do the animals do after Mr. Jones forgets to feed them?
When they rebel and take over the farm
What type of government is Animal Farm satirising?
Totalitarianism / Communism under Stalin
What does Animal Farm represent?
The Soviet Union/Russia
“Four legs good, two legs bad.” – Who says this repeatedly?
The sheep
Which pig becomes the tyrannical leader of Animal Farm?
Napoleon
What is the name of the battle where Mr. Jones tries to take back the farm?
Which theme is shown by the pigs slowly gaining more privileges than the others?
Corruption of power
Who does Napoleon represent in real history?
Joseph Stalin
“I will work harder” – Who says this, and what does it show?
Boxer; it shows his loyalty and hard work.
Which animal is known for saying, “I will work harder”?
Boxer
What project do the animals build to improve the farm?
The windmill
What theme is reflected in the changing of the commandments?
Manipulation of truth / Abuse of language
What do the dogs represent?
The secret police / KGB
Who says: “All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others”?
The pigs (via Squealer)
Who is the pig that often speaks for Napoleon and manipulates the truth?
Squealer
How does Boxer die?
He is sent to the glue factory/slaughterhouse.
How is propaganda used as a tool of control on the farm?
Squealer spreads lies to justify Napoleon’s actions.
What does the windmill symbolise?
Industrial progress and manipulation of the working class
“The creatures outside looked from pig to man, and from man to pig…” – What does this quote show?
That the pigs have become indistinguishable from the humans they replaced.
Which animal is always suspicious of the pigs and represents sceptics?
Benjamin
At the end of the novel, what shocking thing do the animals witness in the farmhouse?
The pigs walking on two legs and playing cards with humans.
What does the story suggest about equality and fairness in society?
That those in power often use ideals of equality to control others, but don't apply them equally.
What is the significance of the phrase, “All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others”?
It shows the hypocrisy of the leadership and the distortion of equality.
What does Old Major warn the animals about in his speech?
The cruelty of humans and the need for rebellion