Animal Farm Review ch. 1-3

Who was Old Major?

boar, well respected, very old (12 years), majestic looking, wise, benevolent

Who was Boxer?

enormous horse, extremely strong, stupid appearance (white stripe down the front of his face), not very intelligent.

Who was Clover?

cart horse, very gentle and motherly

Who was Benjamin?

donkey; oldest animal on the farm, stubborn / bad temper, cryptic

Who was Mollie?

female horse, foolish, pretty, white, flirty, likes attention

For what purpose did Old Major call the meeting of the animals?

He called the meeting because he had a dream that he wished to share with all the other animals

In a word, what was Old Major's message to the animals as result of his dream?

"Revolution"

After they vote and decide rats are comrades, Major summarizes his points for the animals to remember. What are they?

Whatever goes upon two legs is an enemy, all the habits of man are evil, all animals are equal

What is "Beasts of England"? For what does it stand?

the song of revolution

Identify Snowball

Snowball: young boar, lively pig, quick in speech (could think on his feet), inventive, but lacked depth of character. Painted the commandments on the barn.

Identify Napoleon

Napoleon: young boar, large, fierce looking, not much of a talker, but known for getting his way. Emerges as leader after the rebellion.

Identify Squealer

Squealer: small, fat pig, brilliant talker, shrill voice, nimble movements, twinkling eyes, EXTREMELY persuasive.

Identify Moses

Moses: tame raven, hangs out with Farmer Jones. Tells the others about Sugarcandy Mountain (symbolizing heaven).

What actually brought about the rebellion?

Farmer Jones was drunk and neglected the animals; they were hungry and broke into the barn to get food

What were the Seven Commandments?

1. Whatever goes upon two legs is an enemy. / 2. Whatever goes upon four legs, or wings, is a friend. / 3. No animal shall wear clothes. / 4. No animal shall sleep in a bed. / 5. No animal shall drink alcohol. / 6. No animal shall kill any other animal. / 7. All animals are equal.

Who gained leadership of the animals? Why?

The pigs gained leadership of all of the animals, but Snowball and Napoleon are the most respected and usually assumed the "leader" role. The pigs were "naturally intellectually superior."

Describe the animals' flag.

It was green with a white hoof and horn

What happened to the milk and apples according to chapter 3? How did Squealer rationalize that?

The pigs were eating them; they needed it to support the tough mental tasks of leadership, which would keep Jones from returning

Who, in Old Major's speech, is the enemy of the Animals?

Man

All men are . All animals are _.

enemies; comrades

Orwell writes an allegorically of his disdain for what historical Revolution in this novel?

The Russian Revolution

Which character inspires the animals to think of revolution, and who from history does he represent?

Old Major; Karl Marx

Who represents the propaganda machine?

Squealer

Farmer Jones is an allegory for whom?

Czar Nicholas II

When Old Major said the animals lives were "miserable, laborious, and short," this was example of what type of rhetorical (or persuasive) device?

Rule of three

Old Major saying he's lived a long life and understands the nature of life.

Example of Ethos (credibility)

In the beginning of the story, who runs Manor Farm?

Mr. Jones

Why were the conditions n the farm ripe for revolution?

Jones was often too drunk to take good care of the animals; he neglected the farm and the animals

What is a "comrade" and what political movement is this term from?

a fellow member; Communism

What is Manor Farm renamed?

Animal Farm

Which pig emerges as the leader after the rebellion?

Napoleon

List the order of events that happen as soon as the rebellion is complete.

1. Inspect the farm - no humans. / 2. destroy all objects Jones used to rule them / 3. eat double rations of food / 4. sing "Beasts of England 7 times / 5. have the best night's sleep

What can you infer happens to the milk at the end of chapter 2?

Napoleon took it for the pigs

How does Mollie change form chapter 1 to 3?

She is forced to become a worker

What does Sugarcandy Mountain symbolize?

Heaven

Why is Moses a threat to the rebellion?

He is spreading rumors about Sugarcandy Mountain that could make the others not work for the rebellion.

The 7 commandments can be condensed into what 6 words?

"Four legs good, two legs bad"

All animals can vote but…

only pigs come up with the resolutions to take action

What isAnimalism?

it is about animal equality and freedom for all animals

Which character is the hardest working on the farm?

Boxer: "I will work harder."

T/F: The other animals admire Boxer because he is smart.

False; he is not very smart

What do the animals decide to do with the farmhouse after the rebellion?

turn it into a museum

Describe Mr. Jones

careless, alcoholic, mistreats animals

What does Napoleon do with the puppies of Jessie and Bluebell?

isolates them from their parents so he can "educate" them

Mr. Jones represents which figure from the Russian revolution who was a cruel leader?

Tzar Nicholas II

How do the animals spend their Sundays post-revolution?

Sleep late, don't work, hold meetings, hoist the flag, sing "Beasts of England"

What was significant about the first harvest after the rebellion?

It was the biggest harvest ever and they finished two days early.