Animal Farm and its Allegory

A set of flashcards covering key concepts, characters, and definitions from the lecture on 'Animal Farm' and its allegorical references to historical events and figures.

Karl Marx

Philosopher whose ideas inspired the basis of communist ideology.

Tsar Nicholas II

The last Emperor of Russia who ruled until the February Revolution.

Bourgeoisie

The social class that owns the means of production in a capitalist society.

Proletariat

The working-class people who do not own the means of production.

Bloody Sunday

A massacre in 1905 where peaceful protesters were killed by the Tsar's troops.

February Revolution

The 1917 revolution that resulted in the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II.

October Revolution

The 1917 revolution that led to the establishment of a communist government in Russia.

Vladimir Lenin

Leader of the Bolshevik Party and key figure in the October Revolution.

Leon Trotsky

Revolutionary leader and key figure in the early Soviet government.

Civil War (Russia)

The conflict from 1917 to 1923 between the Red Army (Bolsheviks) and the White Army (anti-Bolsheviks).

Trotsky’s Exile

Trotsky was exiled from the Soviet Union due to political rivalry with Stalin.

Joseph Stalin

Leader of the Soviet Union after Lenin, known for his totalitarian rule.

The KGB

The main security agency for the Soviet Union, responsible for state security.

Propaganda

Information, especially biased or misleading, used to promote a political cause.

Satire

A genre of literature that uses humor, irony, or ridicule to criticize or mock.

Mollie

Character representing the bourgeoisie, symbolizes narcissism and self-indulgence.

Boxer

Character representing the proletariat, symbolizes hard work and loyalty.

Jones

Character representing Tsar Nicholas II, symbolizing the neglectful ruler.

Stalin (character)

Represents Joseph Stalin, symbolizes the oppressive regime.

Pilkington

Character representing the West, symbolizes capitalism.

Squealer

Character representing propaganda, symbolizes the manipulation of truth.

Non-Aggression Treaty

An agreement between two or more countries not to engage in military action against each other.

WWII

Global war that lasted from 1939 to 1945, affecting numerous countries.

Collectivization

Policy of consolidating individual landholdings into collective farms.

Indoctrination

The process of teaching someone to accept a set of beliefs uncritically.

Industrialization

The development of industries in a country or region.

Religion

A system of beliefs that may conflict with the ideals of communism.

Theme Statement

A sentence that conveys the central idea or message of a literary work.

Literary Devices

Techniques used in writing to convey messages or create effects, such as similes, imagery, and irony.