Characters
Who was Old Major and what historical figure does he resemble?
Old Major was a very respected and old pig on the farm. he became sick and tired of Jones and his men treating the animals like trash, so he made a speech about how rebellion should come. he introduced a song called Beasts of England to the animals and they loved it.Three days later, he passed away in his sleep. Old Major represents Vladimir Lenin, a Russian revolutionary, politician, and political theorist.
What is a scullery?
A scullery is a small room for preparing food or washing dishes.
What is the definition of contentedly?
Contentedly means to be happy or satasfied.
Who is Napoleon and what historical figure does he represent?
Napoleon is large and feirce Berkshire Boar who always gets his way. He turns Old Major's ideas of rebellion into Anamalism. Napoleon is the primary antagonist of animal farm, and becomes the leader of the farm after rebellion. He is aggressive, militaristic, and manipulative to the other animals to strengthen his power over the animals. Napoleon represents John Stalin, a politician and revolutionary who led the Soviet Union.
What is the definition of disheartened?
Disheartened means to feel discouraged or hopeless.
What does cynical mean?
Cynical means to not trust or respect the goodness in other people or their actions, but believing they are only interested in themselves.
Who is Snowball and what historical figure does he represent?
Snowball is an intelligent and passionate pig who initially helps lead the rebellion. Snowball is known for his wit and innovative ideas, such as the construction of a windmill to generate electricity and improve the farm's productivity. However, Napoleon, opposes him and eventually uses power to expel Snowball from the farm. Snowball is based on Leon Trotsky, a key leader in the Russian Revolution and a rival of Joseph Stalin.
What does reproached mean?
To criticize or blame someone.
What does ensconced mean?
Ensconced means to settle down or to be settled.
Who is boxer and who does he represent?
Boxer is a hardworking, but ignorant and naive horse. He is shown as the farm's most dedicated and loyal laborer. He represents the working class and peasants of the Soviet.
What is a lithograph?
A lithograph is a picture printed from a stone or metal plate.
Summarize Old Major's speech.
In his speech, Old Major stated that rebellion against the humans must come. The humans treat the animals very poorly, barely giving them enough food to survive. Old Major says that anything that walks on 2 legs is an enemy, and anything that walks on 4 legs or has wings is a friend. He also says that all animals are equal.
Who is Squealer and what does he represent?
Squealer is a smalll fat pig who is very good at speaking and very persuasive. Squealer represents propaganda.
What is the definition of vivacious?
Vivacious means full of life, energy, and enthusiasm.
What are the 7 commandments?
The 7 commandments are the main principles of animalism.
1) Whatever goes upon 2 legs is an enemy.
2) Whatever goes upon 4 legs, or has wings is a friend.
3) No animal shall wear clothes.
4) No animal shall sleep in a bed.
5) No animal shall drink alchohol.
6) No animal shall kill any other animal.
7) All animals are equal.