Character Names
Who was the owner of the farm?
Mr. Jones
The Russian Revolution of 1917
What is the primary theme introduced in Chapter 1 of Animal Farm?
Attitude to Power and Authority
What event sparks the animals' rebellion against Mr. Jones?
Old Major's speech
(Quick Note! Old Major says that the lives of his fellow animals are “miserable, laborious, and short.” He perceives animals as victims of oppression and blames the animals’ suffering solely on man.)
An imagined society or place where people live wretched, dehumanized, and fearful lives, often under a totalitarian or environmentally degraded government
What was the name of the prize boar on Manor Farm?
Old Major
Who is represented by the character Mr. Jones?
Tsar Nicholas II of Russia
How does Orwell use satire in Chapter 1?
He uses animals to represent human societal flaws and critique political systems
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
'Beasts of England' is sung very enthusiastically by the animals. Why? Why is it easy to remember for even the stupidest of them?
The animals sing "Beasts of England" enthusiastically because it represents their hopes for freedom, equality, and a better life free from human oppression, and they are inspired by the rebellion and its goals.
What is an Allegory?
A story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.
What are the names of the 3 horses on Manor Farm, and 1 characteristic of each?
Boxer (hardworking), Clover (maternal), Mollie (materialistic)
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
Which political ideology is represented in the story? Who introduced this ideology, and what is it?
Communism (Marxism) is represented. It was introduced by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels who created "The Communist Manifesto". It advocates for a classless society with common ownership of the means of production, where goods are distributed based on need.
How is the technique of rhetoric used as a means of control in Chapter 1?
Old Major criticizes man, incites rebellion, lays the groundwork for commandments, calls them comrades
Moses, Mr. Jones' tame raven.
What is Propaganda?
Propaganda is communication that is biased or misleading to influence people's opinions, emotions, or actions for a specific agenda.
(Quick Note: The character, Squealer, represents propaganda.)
Bluebell, Jessie and Pincher
Who did Old Major represent, and what was the name of the ideology he presented?
Karl Marx and he presented Animalism!
(Where animals will take control of the farm and share its profits.)
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
What literary device is used to convey animals' thoughts and feelings?
Anthropomorphism - The attribution of human traits to animals.
"He does not give milk, he does not lay eggs, he is too weak to pull the plough..." What does this foreshadow?
As Old Major describes the humans, he also states features that neither the pigs can do, foreshadowing their takeover and the mirroring of man.
What is George Orwell's actual name?
Eric Arthur Blair