Old major

Question 1

How is Old Major shown to be cautionary?

Answer 1

‘Remember also that in fighting against Man, we must not come to resemble him’
shows how intelligent old major is as his plan for the revolution is well thought out
ironic as the pigs come to resemble the humans later on
modal verb ‘must’ helps to emphasise how dangerous it is

Question 2

How is Old Major influential?

Answer 2

‘Man serves the interest of no creature but himself’
Absolutist language
These strong, uncompromising statements are designed to inspire the animals to rebel and create a complete system of thought, known as Animalism.

Question 3

How is Old Major shown to have good intentions?

Answer 3

‘comrades’
Repetition of this word shows how much he values equality with all the animals
This word slowly stops being used as the story progresses to show the gradual loss of equality