2023 Animal Farm: Russian Revolution Allegory PDF

Animal Farm: Russian Revolution Allegory Aim: What is the role of each character in the novel’s allegory of the Russian Revolution? Direction: Fill in the following chart with proof from the text on the left that shows the characterization in the novel matching the real life person, people, or event...

Animal Farm: Russian Revolution Allegory Aim: What is the role of each character in the novel’s allegory of the Russian Revolution? Direction: Fill in the following chart with proof from the text on the left that shows the characterization in the novel matching the real life person, people, or event from history. Refer to the list below to fill in the blank spaces. Make sure to add lots of appropriate details. Animal Farm Character, Ideas, Events Animalism Mollie Sheep Squealer Napoleon Mr. Jones Moses the Raven The slaughtering of animals who confessed Snowball The windmill Dogs Boxer Old Benjamin The Hen Rebellion Old Major Animal Farm Russian Revolution Mr. Jones Ex: irresponsible to his animals (Forgets to feed them for days) Czar Nicholas II a poor leader at best, compared to western kings-monarch cruel - sometimes brutal with opponents Sometimes kind - hired students as spies to make $ Russia’s last czar, a Romanov-end of 300 yr dynasty Russian czars lived in a magnificent palace called the Kremlin. In March 1917, there were food riots and army mutinies in Petrograd (a Russian city). Czar Nicholas couldn’t cope with the difficult situation, so he abdicated the throne. shoots at the barn because he thinks a fox is in there (cares more about power than the safety of his livestock) Drunk-spends most of his time at the Red Lion sometimes cruel - beats them with whip sometimes kind - mixes milk in animal mash Old Major Ex. spread the idea that later became Animalism “The animals will rise”, take over the farm Tells all the animals his dream of equality without man’s rule Teaches all The Beasts of England Dies before the Revolution Karl Marx invented Communism "workers of the world unite", take over gov't dies before Russian Revolution Believed in true equality for all with equal shares of work and necessities Animalism The 7 Commandments of Animalism The idea that all animals are equal Outlined by Major (Marx) Communism Communist Manifesto all people equal Solidarity gov't owns everything, people own gov't Snowball Sends birds to instigate Animalism all over England True believer in Animalism Has lots of committees (including to teach reading and writing to all) Comes up with windmill idea and designs it (with intention of improving animals’ lives) Chased away by Napoleon’s Dogs Rival of Napoleon Scapegoated by Napoleon and his regime after he leaves farm Leon Trotsky other leader of "October Revolution" pure communist, followed Marx and believed in Marxism Well educated and a good speaker Wanted to improve life for all in Russia Chased away by Lenin's KGB (Lenin's secret police)-and murdered in Mexico Napoleon Rival of Snowball Not as educated as Snowball Uses secret police force, the dogs–to keep animals in line with fear Kills all who oppose him (barn confessions and slaughter) Ruthlessly sells Boxer to knacker and lies about it Propagandized, allowed Moses Joseph Stalin Not a good speaker Came from a poor background Not educated–un like Trotsky Didn't follow Marx's ideas Power hungry tyrant; Killed all who opposed him (thought to have killed millions of his own people) Used KGB, allowed church, and propagandized Squealer Extremely good at convincing the population Used the fact that he was educated in advantage Worked with Napoleon to support him Skips from side to side (which makes him more convincing to animals) Could convince the other animals of anything Uses fear “You don’t want Jones to come back” and brings menacing dogs with him everywhere Official in Charge of Propaganda department of Lenin's government worked for Stalin to support his image used any lie to convince the people to follow Stalin benefited from the fact that education was controlled Dogs Forced animals to support Napoleon Violent, menacing growls when Squealer spewed his propaganda Threatened killing anyone who opposed Napoleon Killed all of the animals who “confessed” KGB - Secret Police not really police, but forced support for Stalin used force, often killed entire families for disobedience totally loyal, part of Lenin's power, even over army Moses the Raven Said to be a nuisance (yet paid with beer!) Talked of “Sugarcandy Mountain” (the Afterlife) Napoleon knew Moses would stop revolutions (so he paid him) Religion/The Church of Russia Marx said "Opiate of the people" a lie used to make people not complain and do their work Religion was tolerated because people would work Stalin knew religion would stop violent revolutions Mollie Shirked her work Selfish, Cared about herself Defected to the humans because they offered better luxuries Bourgeoisie/Vain, selfish people in Russia and world some people didn't care about revolution only thought about themselves went to other countries that offered more for them Boxer Loyal to Napoleon, even after he weaned the animals’ rights “Napoleon is always right” Killed/Betrayed by Napoleon (sent to knackers) Dedicated, but tricked communist supporters people believed Stalin because he was "Communist" many stayed loyal after it was obvious Stalin a tyrant betrayed by Stalin who ignored and killed them Sheep Because… get it? They’re sheep? Mindlessly loyal to Napoleon Repeated propaganda over and over The Tools Used by the Propaganda Department Massive propaganda machine that Stalin set up as he came to power in Russia, and they're also the people who were swayed by that same propaganda. Instead of thinking for themselves, they just repeat slogans over and over. Benjamin Both doubted that anything would change after the Revolution Predicted Animalism will fail under power-hungry Skeptical people inside and outside of Russia (Cynics) weren't sure revolution would change anything realized that a tyrranical can call himself communist knew that communism wouldn't work with power hungry leaders The slaughtering of animals who confessed 4 pigs executed for resisting and disapproval of Napoleon’s changes Others confessed to crimes and were Slaughtered No evidence to crimes except for confessions All were immediately executed Served as an example of what would happen if they opposed Napoleon Moscow Purge Trials In 1936, sixteen prominent and loyal Communists publicly confessed to unbelievable crimes – spying, terrorism, and plotting with Leon Trotsky. There was no evidence of their guilt other than the confessions. All sixteen were immediately executed. (ideas?) About 70% of the Party leadership became victims of the Great Purge. These trials served as an example of what would happen to people if they opposed Stalin. The windmill Started in order to increase the productivity of the farm Exhausted the animals. Kept them too busy to complain 5 Year Plan Stalin instituted the “Five Years Plan” to increase economic growth, but ordered farms to give most of their produce to the government. The Hen Rebellion The hens rather smash their eggs onto the floor than give them to Napoleon. Resistance of Totalitarian Regime Peasants often slaughtered their animals and burned down their farm buildings rather than give them to the Soviets.