Animal Farm - Propaganda and Parallels

For studying the propaganda types and the parallels to the Russian Revolution

Old Major

Represents Karl Marx, the writer of the Communist Manifesto.

Snowball

Represents Leon Trotsky

Napoleon

Represents Joseph Stalin

Squealer

Represents Molotov, Russia's Minister of Propaganda.

Boxer

Represents the hard-working labor class

Mr. Frederick

Represents Adolf Hitler, the dictator of Germany

Mr. Pilkington

Represents Winston Churchill, the Prime Minister of England

Beasts of England

Represents L'Internatonale, the song of the French Revolution

The Battle of the Windmill

Represents World War II

The Battle of the Cowshed

Represents the original Russian Revolution, where the people overthrew Czar Nicholas.

Mr. Jones

Represents Czar Nicholas II, the former leader of Russia

The dogs

Represents the KGB, Stalin's secret police force.

Moses

Represents the Russian Orthodox Church

Bandwagon

Arguing that something is correct because it is popular

Loaded Words

Words that are emotionally charged--either positively or negatively.

Negative Terms or Name Calling

Linking the opposing side to a negative concept or symbol

Fear

Arguing that the opposing side will lead to harm or destruction

Gaslighting

Manipulating someone into doubting their memory or sanity

Weasel Words

Using vague wording to distort the source of information

Testimonial

Associating your position with someone famous

Exaggerating Characteristics

Highlighting specific traits of a person or idea and then pushing them to an extreme

Powerful Imagery

Using positive or negative pictures to influence a person's opinion about an unrelated topic

Plain Folks Argument

Pretending to be a common person in order to seem more like the audience

Cult of Personality

Using media to create an idealized image of a person through praise and flattery

Flag Waving

Connecting the person or cause to being patriotic