Characters
Who is the main pig in the story?
Napoleon
What is the main theme of the novel?
Power
What event sparks the rebellion?
Old Major's speech/The animals' dissatisfaction with Mr. Jones
What does the barn symbolize?
The animals' shared hopes and dreams
Why did George Orwell write Animal Farm?
To critique totalitarian regimes, particularly Stalinism
What animal is known for his strength?
Boxer
What does the windmill symbolize?
The animals' hard work and the illusion of progress
What commandment is changed first?
4th commandment about sleeping in beds
What do the sheep represent?
The blindly following masses
What is the significance of the setting?
It represents a microcosm of society and politics
Who represents the working class?
Boxer
What theme does the phrase "All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others" illustrate?
The hypocrisy of equality in a totalitarian regime
What happens to the animals' food supply?
It decreases as the pigs take more for themselves
What does the farmhouse represent?
The pigs' corruption and indulgence
How does Orwell use satire in the story?
By exaggerating characteristics of political figures to criticize them
Who is the pig that becomes the leader?
Napoleon
How does propaganda play a role in the story?
It manipulates the animals' perception of reality
How does the story end?
The pigs become indistinguishable from humans
What does the song "Beasts of England" symbolize?
The revolutionary spirit and hope for a better future
What political system does the story critique?
Totalitarianism, specifically communism
Who is the human farmer that the animals overthrow?
Mr Jones
What theme does the betrayal of Boxer highlight?
The exploitation of the working class
What major event occurs with the humans at the end?
The pigs and the humans collaborate and celebrate together
How does the changing of the commandments symbolize the erosion of rights?
It shows how power corrupts and leads to oppression
How does the allegory relate to real historical events?
It parallels the Russian Revolution and the rise of Stalin