Allegories
Napoleon represent
Joseph Stalin
What year did the Russian Revolution take place?
The Russian Revolution took place in 1917.
What is the name of the system of beliefs created by the animals?
The system of beliefs is called Animalism.
Why does Snowball and Napoleon’s rivalry intensify in this chapter?
They strongly disagree over the windmill project, with Snowball supporting it and Napoleon opposing it.
What problem do the animals face during the winter?
They suffer from extreme cold and food shortages, making survival difficult.
Old major represent?
Karl Marx / Vladimir Lenin
Who was the leader of the Bolshevik Party during the October Revolution?
The leader of the Bolshevik Party during the October Revolution was Vladimir Lenin.
What happens to Mr. Jones in this chapter?
The animals rebel and successfully drive Mr. Jones off the farm, taking control.
What method does Napoleon use to eliminate Snowball from the farm?
Napoleon uses trained dogs to chase Snowball away, establishing himself as the sole leader.
How does Napoleon maintain control despite the hardships?
He uses fear, propaganda, and executions to silence dissent and maintain authority.
The Soviet Union represents in the book the...
Animal Farm
What role did the February Revolution play in the downfall of the Russian monarchy?
The February Revolution of 1917 led to the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II and the end of the Romanov dynasty.
What role do the pigs take after the rebellion?
The pigs, especially Napoleon and Snowball, take leadership roles, organizing the farm and setting rules for the animals.
What does Napoleon’s reaction to the windmill after Snowball’s exile reveal about his leadership?
Napoleon pretends to have supported the windmill all along, showing that he manipulates the truth to maintain power.
What role does the execution of animals play in this chapter?
Napoleon stages purges, executing animals who confess to crimes they didn’t commit, creating an atmosphere of terror.
Battle of cowshed represent the...
October Revolution
How did Lenin's April Theses influence the course of the Bolshevik Revolution?
Lenin's April Theses called for "Peace, Land, and Bread," rejecting cooperation with the Provisional Government and advocating for immediate socialist revolution.
How does the disappearance of the milk foreshadow future events?
The pigs secretly take the milk for themselves, foreshadowing their corruption and exploitation of the other animals.
How does the role of Squealer develop in this chapter?
Squealer emerges as Napoleon’s propagandist, convincing the animals that Snowball was a traitor and Napoleon is always right.
How does the manipulation of food supplies reflect the pigs’ growing power?
Napoleon hoards food for the pigs while starving the other animals, reinforcing the class divide and inequality on the farm.
The Kulaks represent in the book the...
Hens
In what ways did the economic policies of War Communism and the New Economic Policy (NEP) reflect the ideological struggles within the Bolshevik leadership?
War Communism (1918-1921) was an attempt to implement radical socialist policies, such as nationalization of industry and forced grain requisitioning, leading to economic collapse and famine. The NEP (1921-1928) was a strategic retreat allowing limited capitalism to revive the economy. These shifts reflected tensions between ideological purity and pragmatic governance within the Bolshevik leadership, with figures like Trotsky favoring centralized planning and Lenin opting for temporary concessions to stabilize Soviet power.
In what ways does the rewriting of the Seven Commandments throughout the novel begin in this chapter?
Although the commandments are first written fairly, the pigs establish early control over literacy, allowing them to manipulate the rules later without resistance.
How does this chapter mirror historical events from the Soviet Union?
Napoleon’s expulsion of Snowball mirrors Stalin’s exile of Trotsky, and his use of propaganda and fear tactics reflects Stalin’s methods to consolidate power.
How does Chapter 7 parallel events from Stalin’s rule, particularly the Great Purge and Holodomor?
The executions mirror Stalin’s Great Purge, where he killed perceived enemies. The manipulation of food supply and starvation reflect the Holodomor, where millions of Ukrainians died due to state-imposed famine.