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Who says, 'Man is the only creature that consumes without producing. His only job is to be lord of all the animals, which makes him the only real enemy animals have.'?
Who says, 'Man is the only creature that consumes without producing. His only job is to be lord of all the animals, which makes him the only real enemy animals have.'?
Old Major
Where do the animals live?
Where do the animals live?
Manor farm in England
Who owns the farm?
Who owns the farm?
Mr. Jones
What is Old Major's dream?
What is Old Major's dream?
Who is Old Major?
Who is Old Major?
How is life bad for the animals on the farm?
How is life bad for the animals on the farm?
What does Old Major suggest that the animals do?
What does Old Major suggest that the animals do?
What is 'Beasts of England'?
What is 'Beasts of England'?
What sets the pigs apart from the other animals?
What sets the pigs apart from the other animals?
What decision is reached about wild animals?
What decision is reached about wild animals?
What does Old Major caution the animals against doing if they successfully overthrow man?
What does Old Major caution the animals against doing if they successfully overthrow man?
What happens to Old Major?
What happens to Old Major?
Who leads the preparations for the rebellion?
Who leads the preparations for the rebellion?
Who is Squealer?
Who is Squealer?
What is Animalism?
What is Animalism?
Why don't the pigs like Moses?
Why don't the pigs like Moses?
Why does Mollie seem concerned about Animalism?
Why does Mollie seem concerned about Animalism?
What prompts the rebellion?
What prompts the rebellion?
What have the pigs secretly learned to do?
What have the pigs secretly learned to do?
What are the Seven Commandments?
What are the Seven Commandments?
What happens to the milk from the cows?
What happens to the milk from the cows?
What is different about this year's harvest?
What is different about this year's harvest?
What does Boxer adopt as his motto?
What does Boxer adopt as his motto?
What do the animals do on Sundays?
What do the animals do on Sundays?
Do Snowball and Napoleon get along?
Do Snowball and Napoleon get along?
Why don't any animals except pigs submit resolutions for debate?
Why don't any animals except pigs submit resolutions for debate?
What does Snowball want to focus on at the farm?
What does Snowball want to focus on at the farm?
What does Napoleon want to focus on?
What does Napoleon want to focus on?
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Study Notes
Key Characters and Concepts
- Old Major: A respected prize boar, symbolizes revolutionary ideas; warns animals of man's exploitation.
- Mr. Jones: The negligent owner of Manor Farm; exemplifies human oppression.
- Napoleon and Snowball: Pigs leading the rebellion; Napoleon is authoritarian, while Snowball is more idealistic.
Setting and Background
- Location: The story unfolds on Manor Farm located in England.
- Animal Struggle: Animals live under harsh conditions; overworked by Mr. Jones and denied the fruits of their labor.
Old Major's Vision
- Dream of Rebellion: Imagines a world free from human rule where animals thrive.
- "Beasts of England": A revolutionary song that inspires unity among the animals.
- Caution Against Human Habits: Old Major emphasizes the need to avoid taking on human traits post-rebellion.
Animalism
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Core Philosophy: A system derived from Old Major's ideas advocating animal rights and rebellion against human masters.
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Seven Commandments: Foundation of Animalism, promoting equality and against human behaviors:
- Whatever goes upon two legs is an enemy.
- Whatever goes upon four legs, or has wings, is a friend.
- No animal shall wear clothes.
- No animal shall sleep in a bed.
- No animal shall drink alcohol.
- No animal shall kill any other animal.
- All animals are equal.
Major Events Leading to Rebellion
- Old Major's Death: Dies shortly after voicing his vision for a better future.
- Rebellion Trigger: Farmers neglect and drunkenness lead to animals not being fed, igniting the revolt.
- Pigs' Education: The pigs secretly learn to read and write, positioning themselves as leaders.
Post-Rebellion Changes
- Successful Harvest: The first harvest under animal rule is remarkably abundant.
- Boxer's Motto: Represents the working class's dedication with his mantra, "I will work harder!"
- Sunday Meetings: Animals gather to debate on farm resolutions, showcasing a new sense of governance.
Conflicts Among Leaders
- Disagreements: Snowball and Napoleon consistently clash over visions for the farm’s future.
- Focus on Education: Snowball promotes education for all animals, while Napoleon prioritizes teaching the young exclusively.
Societal Changes and Challenges
- Mollie's Concerns: Reflects the perspective of those attached to material comforts and status, wary of drastic changes.
- Resolutions and Governance: Only pigs submit proposals, highlighting a growing disparity in intelligence and power dynamics among the animals.
Ongoing Themes
- Power and Control: Exploration of how power is exercised by the pigs and the implications for the other animals.
- Exploitation and Inequality: Remains evident through the narrative, questioning the nature of leadership and the cyclical pattern of oppression.
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