Character Summaries Flashcards
(11 cards)
Who is Napoleon in Animal Farm?
Napoleon is a pig who becomes the tyrannical leader of Animal Farm, symbolizing Joseph Stalin. He uses force and propaganda to control the other animals.
What is Boxer’s role in Animal Farm?
Boxer is a hardworking and loyal horse who adopts the maxims “I will work harder” and “Napoleon is always right.” He represents the proletariat, or working class.
Who is Snowball?
Snowball is an intelligent pig and co-leader after the Rebellion. He advocates for education and progress but is later scapegoated and expelled by Napoleon, symbolizing Leon Trotsky.
Describe Squealer.
Squealer is a persuasive pig who spreads Napoleon’s propaganda to justify his actions and manipulate the other animals.
What role does Old Major play in Animal Farm?
Old Major is the venerable boar whose speech inspires the Rebellion. He dreams of a society where animals are free from human oppression, symbolizing Karl Marx or Lenin.
Describe Mr. Jones.
Mr. Jones is the negligent and cruel owner of Manor Farm. His mismanagement sparks the animals’ rebellion, and he represents the inefficient or oppressive ruling class.
What is the significance of the character Benjamin?
Benjamin is a cynical, wise donkey who doubts the possibility of change. He symbolizes skeptics who are aware of corruption but feel powerless to intervene.
Who is Clover?
Clover is a gentle mare and motherly figure among the animals. She is loyal but often naive, representing the working class that is somewhat aware of corruption but unable to confront it effectively.
Describe the Guard Dogs.
The dogs are raised by Napoleon to serve as his enforcers. They represent the secret police or military force that suppress opposition and maintain control.
Who is Mollie, and what does she symbolize?
Mollie is a vain, superficial mare who prefers human attention and luxuries. She symbolizes the bourgeoisie or those who seek personal comfort and avoid political responsibility
Who is the character Muriel?
Muriel is a wise, reading donkey who occasionally questions the pigs’ actions. She symbolizes the educated or literate working class who notice the deception but remain passive.
