Context Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
What was Orwell’s goal while writing the book?
A
To show how the principles of communism are corrupted and how Stalin exploited this
2
Q
What kind of story is Animal Farm?
A
Allegorical fable
3
Q
What was Russias political standing prior to 1917 and why did this change?
A
Russia was capitalist and ruled by the tsars until it was taken over by the bolsheviks in 1917
4
Q
Who were the main leaders of the communist party?
A
Stalin and Trotsky
