Plot summary Flashcards
Who falls asleep after getting drunk in Chapter I?
Mr Jones
Mr Jones is the owner of Manor Farm.
What does Old Major urge the animals to do in his speech?
Rebel against tyrannical humans
Old Major is a pig who inspires the animals to rise up.
What song does Old Major teach the animals?
Beasts of England
This song becomes a symbol of their rebellion.
What happens when the animals sing Beasts of England?
Mr Jones wakes up and fires a shot
This causes the animals to disperse in fear.
What event leads to the animals planning their revolution in Chapter II?
Old Major dies
His death motivates the animals to take action.
What philosophy do Napoleon and Snowball introduce to the other animals?
Animalism
This philosophy outlines the principles for their society.
What do the animals rename the farm after the rebellion?
Animal Farm
This name reflects their new governance.
What do the pigs do with the Seven Commandments?
Emblazon them on the barn
These commandments serve as the foundation of Animalism.
What do the animals accomplish together in Chapter III?
A successful harvest
This demonstrates their collective effort and productivity.
What are Snowball’s committees described as?
Failures
Despite this, he teaches some animals basic literacy.
What do the pigs receive that Squealer defends?
Milk and apples
Squealer claims it is necessary for their leadership.
What do human farmers complain about in Chapter IV?
Animal Farm’s success
This leads to attempts to undermine the farm.
What is the name of the battle where the animals defeat the men?
The Battle of the Cowshed
This battle solidifies the animals’ control over the farm.
What does Mollie do in Chapter V?
Abandons the farm
Her departure signifies a loss of faith in the revolution.
Who is ejected from the farm after a vote on the windmill?
Snowball
This marks a turning point in the power struggle between him and Napoleon.
What do the animals start doing in Chapter VI that changes their living conditions?
Sleeping in beds
This is a significant shift from their original principles.
What happens to the commandments in Chapter VII?
They are amended
One amendment refers to ‘killing without cause.’
What event leads to the execution of several animals in Chapter VII?
Confessions of working with Snowball
These confessions are coerced and manipulated.
What happens to the song Beasts of England?
It is banned
This reflects the changing power dynamics on the farm.
What does Napoleon do after being duped by Frederick?
Issues the death penalty to Frederick
This illustrates the growing tyranny of Napoleon.
What is the outcome of the Battle of the Windmill?
Several animals die and Boxer is injured
The battle showcases the ongoing struggles of the animals.
What happens to Boxer when he is injured?
He is sold to the glue factory
This betrayal highlights the exploitation of the working class.
What significant change occurs to the commandments by the end of the story?
They are replaced with one commandment
The new commandment states: ‘All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others.’
What do the pigs begin to do that symbolizes their complete transformation?
Walk on two legs and carry whips
This signifies their full assimilation into human behaviors.
