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Questions and Answers
What is the name of the song that Old Major teaches the animals?
What is the name of the song that Old Major teaches the animals?
- Farmers' Lament
- The Song of Freedom
- Beasts of England (correct)
- The Animal Anthem
What is the main philosophical concept that Old Major's ideas are turned into?
What is the main philosophical concept that Old Major's ideas are turned into?
- Animalism (correct)
- Animal Rights Theory
- Animal Equality
- Animal Freedom
Who are the three younger pigs that lead the movement after Old Major's death?
Who are the three younger pigs that lead the movement after Old Major's death?
- Squealer, Clover, and Boxer
- Snowball, Napoleon, and Squealer (correct)
- Snowball, Napoleon, and Clucky
- Napoleon, Squealer, and Boxer
What action do the animals take after defeating Mr. Jones for the first time?
What action do the animals take after defeating Mr. Jones for the first time?
What was Snowball's proposal that Napolean opposed?
What was Snowball's proposal that Napolean opposed?
What does Boxer adopt as his personal maxim?
What does Boxer adopt as his personal maxim?
How does Napoleon take control of the farm after expelling Snowball?
How does Napoleon take control of the farm after expelling Snowball?
What event is known as the Battle of the Cowshed?
What event is known as the Battle of the Cowshed?
What happens to the windmill after it is built?
What happens to the windmill after it is built?
What is the main conflict between Napoleon and Snowball centered on?
What is the main conflict between Napoleon and Snowball centered on?
What justification does Squealer provide for Napoleon's actions that contradict the original principles of Animalism?
What justification does Squealer provide for Napoleon's actions that contradict the original principles of Animalism?
How does Napoleon ultimately deal with Boxer when he is injured?
How does Napoleon ultimately deal with Boxer when he is injured?
What becomes of the Seven Commandments as time progresses on the farm?
What becomes of the Seven Commandments as time progresses on the farm?
What major event signals a shift in Napoleon's relationship with human farmers?
What major event signals a shift in Napoleon's relationship with human farmers?
What is a key theme demonstrated through the pigs referring to themselves as 'mindworkers'?
What is a key theme demonstrated through the pigs referring to themselves as 'mindworkers'?
How does George Orwell primarily use language in 'Animal Farm' to convey power dynamics?
How does George Orwell primarily use language in 'Animal Farm' to convey power dynamics?
Which statement best describes the condition of the common animals under Napoleon's regime?
Which statement best describes the condition of the common animals under Napoleon's regime?
What action does Napoleon take that signifies the complete transformation of the farm's identity?
What action does Napoleon take that signifies the complete transformation of the farm's identity?
How does Napoleon's rule reflect Orwell's criticism of totalitarianism?
How does Napoleon's rule reflect Orwell's criticism of totalitarianism?
What is revealed about the nature of revolutions as depicted in 'Animal Farm'?
What is revealed about the nature of revolutions as depicted in 'Animal Farm'?
What vision does Old Major share with the animals during the meeting?
What vision does Old Major share with the animals during the meeting?
What immediate action do the animals take after renaming the property Animal Farm?
What immediate action do the animals take after renaming the property Animal Farm?
Which character takes a leadership role after Old Major's death?
Which character takes a leadership role after Old Major's death?
What is the response of the animals when Mr. Jones attempts to reclaim his farm?
What is the response of the animals when Mr. Jones attempts to reclaim his farm?
How does Napoleon consolidate his power over the other animals?
How does Napoleon consolidate his power over the other animals?
What does Napoleon do to the puppies he takes for education?
What does Napoleon do to the puppies he takes for education?
What major disagreement arises between Napoleon and Snowball?
What major disagreement arises between Napoleon and Snowball?
What happens to the windmill after it is built?
What happens to the windmill after it is built?
What role does Boxer play in the development of Animal Farm?
What role does Boxer play in the development of Animal Farm?
What effect do Snowball's and Napoleon's disagreements have on Animal Farm?
What effect do Snowball's and Napoleon's disagreements have on Animal Farm?
What action does Napoleon take to eliminate opposition on the farm?
What action does Napoleon take to eliminate opposition on the farm?
How does Napoleon justify actions that contradict the principles of Animalism?
How does Napoleon justify actions that contradict the principles of Animalism?
What does the reduction of the Seven Commandments signify on Animal Farm?
What does the reduction of the Seven Commandments signify on Animal Farm?
What ultimately happens to Boxer after he is injured?
What ultimately happens to Boxer after he is injured?
What does Napoleon's alliance with the human farmers signify?
What does Napoleon's alliance with the human farmers signify?
What does the phrase 'all animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others' imply?
What does the phrase 'all animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others' imply?
What role does language play in the consolidation of power on Animal Farm?
What role does language play in the consolidation of power on Animal Farm?
Why do the pigs begin to act more like humans over time?
Why do the pigs begin to act more like humans over time?
What does Mr. Frederick do that underscores the theme of betrayal in Animal Farm?
What does Mr. Frederick do that underscores the theme of betrayal in Animal Farm?
How does Napoleon's leadership style evolve throughout the story?
How does Napoleon's leadership style evolve throughout the story?
Flashcards
Old Major's Vision
Old Major's Vision
Old Major's dream of animals living free from human oppression, leading to the formation of Animalism.
Animalism
Animalism
A philosophy created by the pigs (Snowball, Napoleon, and Squealer) based on Old Major's principles to achieve animal-run farm.
Animal Farm
Animal Farm
The renamed Manor Farm owned and run by the animals.
Mr. Jones
Mr. Jones
The original farmer of Manor Farm, driven off by the animals.
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Battle of the Cowshed
Battle of the Cowshed
The animals' victory against Mr. Jones' attempt to reclaim the farm.
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Snowball
Snowball
A pig who advocates for a windmill on Animal Farm and challenges Napoleon for leadership.
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Napoleon
Napoleon
A pig who consolidates power and takes control of Animal Farm.
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Boxer
Boxer
A strong and hardworking cart-horse who exemplifies loyalty and dedication to Animal Farm.
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Windmill
Windmill
A building that Snowball wants to construct at the farm, but is rejected by Napoleon.
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Power Struggle
Power Struggle
Conflict between Snowball and Napoleon for control of Animal Farm.
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Animal Farm
Animal Farm
A satirical allegorical novella by George Orwell criticizing totalitarianism, with farm animals representing different classes and political groups.
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Totalitarianism
Totalitarianism
A system of government where the state controls all aspects of life, including politics, economics, and individual thought.
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Revolution and Corruption
Revolution and Corruption
The process of overthrowing a government, often with high ideals, but can lead to a corrupt power grab.
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Class Warfare
Class Warfare
Conflict between different social groups/classes, often arising from unequal access to resources or power.
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Language as Power
Language as Power
How language and communication are used to control and manipulate others.
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Napoleon
Napoleon
A pig who seizes power on the farm and embodies totalitarian leadership, controlling and rewriting history.
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Snowball
Snowball
A pig who is initially an ally of Napoleon but is later demonized and made into a scapegoat for the farm's problems.
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Boxer
Boxer
A strong and loyal horse representing the hardworking common people who is exploited and ultimately betrayed.
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Squealer
Squealer
Napoleon's propagandist, who manipulates the other animals with lies and rhetoric to maintain the pigs' power.
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Seven Commandments
Seven Commandments
The original principles of Animalism used to regulate the farm and the behaviour of the different animals. They eventually become distorted and manipulated over time.
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Old Major's Dream
Old Major's Dream
Old Major's vision of an animal-run farm, free from human oppression.
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Animalism
Animalism
A philosophy developed by Napoleon, Snowball, and Squealer, based on Old Major's principles.
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Animal Farm Revolution
Animal Farm Revolution
The animals' overthrow of Farmer Jones and the establishment of Animal Farm.
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Napoleon's Rise
Napoleon's Rise
Napoleon's consolidation of power and control over Animal Farm.
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Snowball's Windmill
Snowball's Windmill
Snowball's plan to build a windmill for power generation to improve the farm.
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Power Struggle (Animal Farm)
Power Struggle (Animal Farm)
Conflict between Snowball and Napoleon for leadership and control.
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Napoleon's Dogs
Napoleon's Dogs
The attack dogs used by Napoleon to eliminate opposition, like snowball
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Boxer's Loyalty
Boxer's Loyalty
Boxer's unwavering devotion to Animal Farm and its principles, especially working harder.
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Windmill's Fate
Windmill's Fate
The destruction of the windmill by events, due to Napoleon's intervention.
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Mr. Jones's Return
Mr. Jones's Return
Mr. Jones's failed attempts to reclaim the farm after the revolution.
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Napoleon's Power Grab
Napoleon's Power Grab
Napoleon uses manipulation and force to seize complete control of Animal Farm, eliminating opposition.
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Rewritten History
Rewritten History
Napoleon alters the past to shift blame and solidify his leadership, portraying Snowball as a villain.
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Animal Farm's Totalitarianism
Animal Farm's Totalitarianism
Animal Farm's government system gradually becomes a totalitarian regime, characterized by absolute control and oppression.
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Pigs vs. Other Animals
Pigs vs. Other Animals
A class struggle develops on Animal Farm, with the pigs exploiting the other animals for their work.
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Squealer's Propaganda
Squealer's Propaganda
Squealer manipulates the animals with lies and rhetoric to justify Napoleon's actions.
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Boxer's Betrayal
Boxer's Betrayal
Boxer, a loyal and hard worker, is betrayed by Napoleon, who exploits and ultimately sells him.
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Destruction of Windmill
Destruction of Windmill
Mr. Frederick, a neighboring farmer, sabotages the windmill, showing the pig's tendency toward mistrust and violence.
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Animalism's Corruption
Animalism's Corruption
The original principles of Animalism are gradually distorted and replaced, creating disparities in power.
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Language as Control
Language as Control
The pigs use language and propaganda to control and manipulate the other animals, creating an environment of deceit.
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Manor Farm's Rebranding
Manor Farm's Rebranding
Napoleon renames the farm back to Manor Farm, reverting to the previous human-run hierarchy and symbolizing the loss of the revolution's goals.
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