Animal Farm Characters Flashcards
(34 cards)
Who is the main pig that leads the rebellion on Animal Farm?
Napoleon
True or False: Snowball is a character that represents Leon Trotsky.
True
Fill in the blank: __________ is the hardworking horse who represents the working class.
Boxer
What animal is known for his intelligence and serves as the farm’s spokesperson?
Squealer
Who is the original leader of the Animal Farm before Napoleon takes control?
Snowball
Which character is known for her vanity and desire for human attention?
Mollie
True or False: Benjamin is a donkey who represents the cynical, apathetic and skeptical individuals in society.
True
What does Napoleon use to intimidate the other animals and maintain control?
Dogs
Who often repeats the slogan ‘Four legs good, two legs bad.’
The sheep
Who is the wise old pig that inspires the rebellion with his rhetoric?
Old Major
Multiple choice: Who is driven away from the farm by Napoleon’s dogs? A) Snowball B) Boxer C) Squealer
A) Snowball
What is the role of the hens in the story?
They are part of the rebellion against Napoleon’s policies.
True or False: The character Napoleon is known for being democratic and fair.
False
What does the character Clover represent?
The loyal and caring working class who senses hypocrisy but can’t express it
This allegorical tale has direct links to what history in the early 20th century?
The Soviet Union
Old Major represents who?
Karl Marx - putting forward communist ideals of equality.
Communist ideals of equality
Where workers are promised equality and freedom and are eventually repressed and treated as bad, if not worse.
Snowball represents…?
Trotsky - a passionate component of animalism ( communism)
Napoleon represents….
Stalin - establishes himself as a dictator, controls with fear. ( executes animals)
Mr jones represents…
Pride & ceremony (theme) ( Tsar Nicholas 2nd)
Mr pilkington represents…
Dreams, hopes and future plans. (Theme) ( The U.K)
Mr Frederick represents….
Cutthroat businessmen, Trades with and manipulates Napoleon ( Hitler)
Mr Whymper represents….
sly, greedy solicitor who aids Napoleon’s tyranny.
Moses represents…
Tamed raven of Jones. Spreads idea of sugar candy mountain
