Animal Farm Complete Note

What is "Animal Farm" about?

It's an allegorical novel by George Orwell where farm animals revolt against humans to establish their own society, reflecting the Russian Revolution and its aftermath

Who is the author of "Animal Farm"?

George Orwell

When was "Animal Farm" published?

It was first published in 1945.

What genre does "Animal Farm" belong to?

It belongs to the genre of dystopian fiction and political satire.

How does "Animal Farm" criticize society?

It critiques the abuse of power, propaganda, and the dangers of totalitarian regimes.

What historical event does "Animal Farm" allegorically represent?

It allegorically represents the Russian Revolution of 1917 and the subsequent Soviet Union under Stalin's rule.

Who is Napoleon ?

A pig who becomes the dictatior of Animal Farm

Who is Snowball?

A pig who has bright ideas and is driven off the farm

Who is Boxer?

A loyal and strong horse, likes to repeat “I will work harder”

Who is Old Major

An elderly boar whose speech inspires the rebellion

Who is Squealer?

A pig who serves as Napoleon’s propagandist

Who is Molly?

A horse who enjoys frivolous (unnecessary) things like ribbon

Who is Moses?

A raven who tells the animals about Sugarcandy Mountain

Who is Benjamin?

A cynical and distrusting donkey

What figure from the Russian Revolution does Napoleon represent?

Joseph Stalin

What figure from the Russian Revolution does Snowball represent?

Leon Trotsky

What figure from the Russian Revolution does Boxer represent?

The tricked working class

What figure from the Russian Revolution does Old Major represent?

Karl Marx / Vladimir Lenin

What figure from the Russian Revolution does Squealer represent?

Stalin’s propaganda department

What figure from the Russian Revolution does Molly represent?

The bourgeois middle class

What figure from the Russian Revolution does Moses represent?

Religion

What figure from the Russian Revolution do the dogs represent?

The KGB

What figure from the Russian Revolution does Benjamin represent?

The disillusioned older public

What are the main themes of “Animal Farm”?

Power corruption, betrayal, manipulation through propaganda, the inevitability of inequality

How does "Animal Farm" explore the theme of power corruption?

It shows how power can corrupt individuals, leading them to betray ideals and oppress others.

What role does propaganda play in "Animal Farm"?

It is used to manipulate the animals' beliefs and justify the pigs' actions, highlighting its power to control and deceive.

How does "Animal Farm" depict the theme of betrayal?

Characters betray each other for personal gain or survival, reflecting the betrayal seen in revolutions and political movements.

What does "Animal Farm" say about the inevitability of inequality?

It demonstrates how even well-intentioned revolutions can result in new forms of inequality and oppression.

How does "Animal Farm" criticize class struggle?

It portrays the tension between different classes and the exploitation of the working class by those in power.

What does the farm symbolize in "Animal Farm"?

It symbolizes Russia under communist rule, with the animals representing different social classes and political figures.

What do the pigs symbolize in "Animal Farm"?

They symbolize the ruling elite and the leaders of the Soviet Union, specifically Stalin and his inner circle.

What does Old Major's speech symbolize in "Animal Farm"?

It symbolizes the ideals of communism and the inspiration for the animals' rebellion against human oppression.

What does the windmill symbolize in "Animal Farm"?

It symbolizes industrialization and progress under socialism, manipulated by the ruling elite for their benefit.

What does Boxer's fate symbolize in "Animal Farm"?

It symbolizes the exploitation and ultimate abandonment of the working class by the ruling regime.

How does the changing commandment on the barn wall symbolize in "Animal Farm"?

It symbolizes the distortion of original revolutionary ideals and the manipulation of truth by those in power.

What is the setting of Animal Farm?

Manor Farm

How do the animals overthrow Mr. Jones in "Animal Farm"?

They rise up, led by the pigs Napoleon, Snowball, and Squealer, and drive Mr. Jones off the farm.

What principles does Animal Farm adopt initially in "Animal Farm"?

They adopt the Seven Commandments of Animalism, including "All animals are equal."

How does "Animal Farm" conclude?

The pigs become indistinguishable from humans, betraying the original principles of equality, leaving the animals disillusioned and oppressed.

How does Napoleon gradually take control in "Animal Farm"?

He uses manipulation, coercion, and force to sideline Snowball and consolidate power.