Allegorical Representations Flashcards
Who does Old Major (The old Boar/previous leader) represent?
Karl Marx - A german philosopher whos ideas formed the basis of communism
Vladimir Lenin - the previous “president” of russia who introduced the communist ideas
Who does Snowball (the white Pig) represent?
Leon Trotsky - a political theorist who generally cared for the working class and disagreed with Starlins (Napoleons) decisions
Who does napoleon (the black pig) represent?
Joseph Stalin - takes power after Vladimir Lenins (Old Major) dies. he a selfish, controlling leader who prioritizes himself over the citizens that he is controlling.
Who do the Dogs (the children of the previous sheperd) represent?
The NKVD - Stalin’s powerful secret police force controls the public and deals with any possible “threats” to execute them
Who does Squealer (Napoleons annoying assistant) represent?
Propaganda/The Pravda - A Russian newspaper that Stalin used as a propaganda machine.
Who does Boxer (the Big, Strong and determined Horse) represent?
The Proletariat - The peasant and factory workers of Russia who were kept in poverty
Who does Mollie (the white horse) represent.
the petit bourgeoisie - the middle class that enjoyed the luxuries in life and weren’t willing to give them up to join the fight.
Who does Mr. jones (the drunk, careless farmer) represent?
Tsar Nicholas II - The last emperor of Russia who was revolted against in order to let communism start
Who does Mr. Pilkington (a local farmer) represent?
The U.K. - an old-fashioned country, badly run by the self-serving upper class
Who does Mr. Frederick (a local farmer) represent?
Adolf Hitler - the head of the Nazi Party in Germany who spread propaganda and rumours
