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Who does Mr. Jones represent in Animal Farm?
Who is Mrs. Jones?
Czar's wife, Alexandra
What does Old Major represent?
What is Snowball known for?
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Who does Napoleon represent in Animal Farm?
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What role does Squealer play in Animal Farm?
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Boxer represents the _____ class.
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What do the dogs represent?
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What does Moses the raven symbolize?
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Who does Mollie represent?
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What do the hens represent?
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What do the sheep's chants represent?
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Match the following farms to their representations:
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Sugar Candy Mountain represents _____ in Animal Farm.
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Study Notes
Key Characters and Their Symbolism
- Mr. Jones: Represents Czar Nicholas II; depicts the irresponsible and abusive ruling class who neglects and mistreats the working population.
- Mrs. Jones: Symbolizes Alexandra, the wife of the Czar, indicating the close ties and shared culpabilities of the ruling elite.
- Old Major: Embodies Lenin/Karl Marx, advocating for animal rebellion against human oppression; introduces the philosophy of Animalism and inspires the revolution through the song "Beasts of England".
Revolutionary Leaders
- Snowball: Reflects Leon Trotsky's contributions; a key figure in the rebellion, later scapegoated and exiled by Napoleon's authoritarian regime.
- Napoleon: Represents Joseph Stalin; consolidates power post-rebellion, becoming a tyrannical leader who eliminates dissent and enforces control through fear.
Propaganda and Control
- Squealer: Epitomizes Russian media and propaganda; manipulates language to control perceptions and reinforce the authority of Napoleon.
- Dogs (Bluebell, Jessie, Pincher): Symbolize Stalin's KGB, using intimidation to maintain power and eliminate opposition, showcasing the oppressive means of governance.
The Working Class
- Boxer: Represents the dedicated working class, showcasing loyalty and hard work, ultimately betrayed by the regime when sold for profit.
- Clover: Boxer's female counterpart, sharing his ideals and perseverance, symbolizing the struggles of female workers.
Religion and Ideology
- Moses: Represents the Russian Orthodox Church, using tales of Sugarcandy Mountain to pacify the workers and discourage rebellion.
Social Classes and Reactions
- Mollie: Symbolizes the self-indulgent upper class; her refusal to engage in the revolution highlights the ignorance of those who benefited from the existing system.
- Muriel: Represents the educated but disillusioned observers who witness the decline of revolutionary ideals.
- Old Benjamin: The cynical donkey reflects skepticism among the masses about the effectiveness of the revolution; loyal to Boxer despite his doubts.
Social Structure
- Hens: Symbolize peasant farmers resisting authority, illustrating the conflict within social classes.
- Rats and Rabbits: Depict marginalized groups seen as undesirables in society, akin to the perception of gypsies and thieves.
- Pigeons: Represent the spread of revolutionary ideas beyond borders, embodying the global communist movement.
The Masses
- Sheep: Stand for the unthinking masses; their repetitive slogans illustrate the blind following of ideologies without critical thought.
Geography and Political Representation
- Farmer Pilkington: Represents England; politically opportunistic, willing to ally with the new regime for profit.
- Farmer Frederick: Symbolizes Adolf Hitler; an adversary that poses a threat to the farm's stability.
- Manor Farm: Represents old Russia, before the revolution, depicting historical injustices.
- Animal Farm: Symbolizes the new USSR; initially a hopeful vision distorted by betrayal and tyranny.
- Foxwood Farm: Represents England's rural land and its interactions with revolutionary ideologies.
- Pinchfield Farm: Symbolizes Germany, depicting its role in geopolitical tensions during the era.
- Farmhouse: Represents the Kremlin, signifying the heart of political power in the USSR.
Ideological Concepts
- Sugar Candy Mountain: Symbolizes heaven and the false promises of religion in providing comfort to the oppressed.
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