Animal Farm Flashcards
(15 cards)
Who wrote Animal Farm?
George Orwell
Why did George orwell write animal farm
George Orwell wrote Animal Farm to reflect the betrayal of the Russian Revolution by Stalin.
What is a revolution?
An uprising to overthrow those in power
What is an Allegory?
A story, poem ,or picture that can be interpreted to reveal hidden meanings
What is a Purge?
To remove a group of people from a place in an abrupt or violent way.
What is a Fable?
A short story typically with animals as characters, teaching a lesson to the readers
What is satire?
Satire is a literary genre that employs humor and ridicule to expose a fault in society or humanity
What is a Microcosm?
A place regarded as a miniature version of something much larger
Who represents the proletariast?
Boxer- he represents the working class
Who represents the Bourgeoisie?
Molly- represents the high ranking class
What is a Utopia?
A utopia is an imaginary community or society that possesses highly desirable or near-perfect qualities for its members.
Who does Napoleon represent?
Napoleon serves as an allegory for Joseph Stalin
Who does snowball represent?
Snowball serves as an allegory for Leon Trotsky
Who does squealer represent?
squealer serves as an allegory for molotov
What is Marxism?
a political and economic theory where a society has no classes
