Characters
The power-hungry pig who becomes a dictator.
Napoleon
This event starts the entire story when the animals drive out the farmer.
What is the rebellion
“Napoleon is always right.”
Who is Boxer
Napoleon
This type of story uses animals to represent real people and events.
The strong, loyal horse who always says, “I will work harder.”
Boxer
This structure becomes the center of conflict between two pigs.
What is the windmill
“Four legs good, two legs bad.”
Who are the sheep
Boxer
Who is the proletariat/ working class
This system of government is criticized in the novel, where the state controls everything.
What is communism/totalitarianism
The intelligent pig who is chased off the farm.
Snowball
This commandment is secretly changed to allow pigs to sleep comfortably.
What is “No animal shall sleep in a bed (with sheets)”?
“Surely, comrades, you do not want Jones back?”
Who is Squealer
Snowball
Who is Leon Trotsky
This song becomes the anthem of the animals after the rebellion.
What is "Beasts of England"
The persuasive pig who twists the truth for the leader.
Squealer
Who are the two farmers besides Mr. Jones involved in the story?
Who are Mr. Pilkington and Mr. Frederick
“Man is the only creature that consumes without producing.”
Who is Old Major
The dogs
What are the secret police
This real-world event inspired the events of Animal Farm.
What is the Russian Revolution
The wise pig whose speech inspires the rebellion.
Old Major
This event marks the shift from unity to fear-based leadership under Napoleon.
What are the public executions
"Serves you right"
Who is Mr. Pilkington
Mollie
The aristocrats/upper class
This setting is where Caesar is assasinated.
What is the Senate