Symbolism
What does Animal Farm symbolize?
Russian Revolution
Who represents Snowball?
Snowball represents Trotsky
What has changed about the pigs’ appearance in Chapter 10?
The pigs start walking on two legs, making them indistinguishable from humans.
How does Animal Farm explore the theme of power and corruption?
It shows how leaders, like the pigs, become corrupt when they gain power, ultimately betraying the revolution.
How does Napoleon maintain control over the farm?
He uses fear, propaganda, and violence to eliminate opposition and keep the animals obedient.
What does Napoleon symbolize?
Napoleon represents Joseph Stalin
Who represents Old Major?
Lenin
What is the new single commandment on the barn wall?
"All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others."
What role does propaganda play in the story?
Squealer uses propaganda to manipulate the animals, rewriting history and justifying Napoleon’s actions.
Why does Boxer’s fate symbolize betrayal?
Despite his loyalty and hard work, Napoleon sends him to the knacker, showing the exploitation of the working class.
What does Boxer symbolize?
Boxer symbolizes the working class
Who represents Mr.Pilkington?
Churchill
What do the other animals realize when they look at the pigs and humans?
They can no longer tell the difference between them.
How does Orwell criticize totalitarianism in Animal Farm?
By showing how the pigs gradually become oppressive, mirroring real-life dictatorships.
What does Squealer’s role reveal about political manipulation?
He represents government propaganda, twisting facts to keep the animals under Napoleon’s control.
What does the windmill symbolize?
The windmill represents false promises and propaganda
Who represents Mr.Frederick?
Adolf Hitler
What is the significance of Napoleon’s card game with the humans?
It symbolizes the complete betrayal of the revolution, as the pigs now cooperate with the oppressors.
How does Animal Farm depict the theme of inequality?
It shows how the pigs gradually take privileges for themselves, proving that not all animals are truly equal despite the revolution’s original ideals.
How does Napoleon’s leadership change throughout the novel?
At first, he shares power with Snowball, but he gradually becomes a ruthless dictator, using fear and propaganda to control the farm.
What do the pigs symbolize?
The pigs symbolize the ruling elite or communist leaders
Who represents Mr. Jones?
Tsar Nicholas II
How does Animal Farm reflect Orwell’s message by the end of Chapter 10?
It shows how power corrupts and how revolutions can lead to new forms of oppression.
How does Animal Farm illustrate the dangers of a naïve working class?
The animals, especially Boxer, blindly trust their leaders, allowing the pigs to exploit them without resistance.
Why do the animals accept the pigs’ increasing privileges?
They are manipulated by Squealer’s explanations, fear Napoleon’s power, and struggle too much with their daily lives to resist.