English term 2 study

Question 1

Old Major

Answer 1

Represents Karl Marx & Lenin – He inspires the rebellion with his ideas

Question 2

Napoleon

Answer 2

Represents Joseph Stalin – He takes control after the rebellion and rules with fear and violence

Question 3

Snowball

Answer 3

Represents Leon Trotsky – A smart leader who wants to improve life for the animals but is chased away by Napoleon

Question 4

Squealer

Answer 4

Represents Propaganda – He twists the truth and spreads lies to make Napoleon look good and control the animals.

Question 5

Boxer

Answer 5

Represents the working class – He works hard and follows orders without question

Question 6

The Sheep

Answer 6

Represent the masses who are easily manipulated – They repeat slogans and don’t think for themselves

Question 7

The Dogs

Answer 7

Represent the NKVD (secret police) – They use fear and violence to protect Napoleon and control the other animals

Question 8

Benjamin

Answer 8

Represents people who knew what was happening under Stalin but stayed silent – He’s wise but doesn’t act.

Question 9

Mr. Jones

Answer 9

Represents Tsar Nicholas II – The cruel and careless ruler the animals rebel against

Question 10

Mollie

Answer 10

Represents the petit bourgeoisie – She misses her old life and luxuries and doesn’t care about the revolution

Question 11

Moses the Raven

Answer 11

Represents the Russian Orthodox Church – He tells animals about Sugarcandy Mountain (heaven)

Question 12

Totalitarianism

Answer 12

A political system in which the government has complete control over the people

Question 13

Totalitarianism book examples (7)

Answer 13

• The pigs take control after the Rebellion and make all the decisions.
• The pigs create the Seven Commandments as strict rules for all animals.
• Only the pigs learn to read and write properly; other animals stay uneducated.
• Squealer uses persuasive speech to convince animals that pigs need special privileges.
• The pigs take the milk and apples for themselves, claiming it’s for everyone’s good.
• Snowball organizes the animals into a defense force for the Battle of the Cowshed.
• Violence is used to protect the farm and the new leadership.

Question 14

Propaganda

Answer 14

Biased or misleading information that is designed to influence people’s opinions and behaviours.

Question 15

Propaganda book examples (4)

Answer 15

• The pigs change Old Major’s message (equality, freedom, shared ownership) to suit themselves and gain more control.
• Squealer tells the animals that the pigs need the milk and apples to stay healthy and protect the farm.
• Squealer says, “Do you know what would happen if we pigs failed in our duty? Jones would come back!” — using fear to control the animals.
• The pigs constantly say, “Napoleon is always right” and “Four legs good, two legs bad” to spread their message. (these are slogans)

Question 16

“Four legs good, two legs
(3)

Answer 16

“Four legs good, two legs bad” → “Four legs good, two legs better”
Theme: Language and Propaganda
Techniques: Repetition, Slogan, Irony

• The slogan changes to suit the pigs, showing how language is used to control others.
• Repeating the phrase makes the animals believe it without questioning.
• Ironic because the animals thought they were against humans, but now copy them.

Question 17

“All animals are equal,
(3)

Answer 17

“All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others”
Theme: Language and Propaganda
Techniques: Paradox, Irony

• A paradox because it sounds like a rule but makes no logical sense.
• Ironic because it breaks the original promise of equality.
• Shows how language can be twisted to justify unfairness.

Question 18

“The creatures outside looked
(3)

Answer 18

“The creatures outside looked from pig to man, and from man to pig, and from pig to man again; but already it was impossible to say which was which”
Theme: Corruption and Power
Techniques: Imagery, Repetition, Irony

• Repetition of “pig to man” shows how alike they have become.
• Imagery helps us see the animals’ realisation.
• Ironic because the pigs become what they once hated — the oppressors.

Question 19

“Comrades!” he cried. “You do not imagine,
(3)

Answer 19

“Comrades!” he cried. “You do not imagine, I hope, that we pigs are doing this in a spirit of selfishness…” (Milk and apples speech)
Theme: Beginning of Corruption
Techniques: Persuasive language, Rhetorical question, Appeal to fear and logic

• Squealer pretends the pigs don’t like special treatment to gain trust.
• Uses rhetorical questions to stop animals from disagreeing.
• Claims it’s “proved by science” to sound truthful and logical.

Question 20

“Besides, in those days
(3)

Answer 20

“Besides, in those days they had been slaves and now they were free, and that made all the difference” – Squealer
Theme: Totalitarianism and Control
Techniques: Persuasive language, Irony, False dichotomy

• Squealer pretends they are free even though nothing has improved.
• Creates a false choice: either live under Mr. Jones or support the pigs.
• Ironic because they are still treated like slaves.