Even the minor characters of the story symbolize relevance with Russian history. ... A further instance of how the pigs resemble man is when the pigs move into the farmhouse and sleep in the humans" bed (70). ... All of the characters of the farm have a special role in Russian Revolution. ... As mentioned with the allegory, Old Major is the character of Karl Marx. ... 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." (118) The revolution had failed, and the animals were no better off from the...

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• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Two pigs emerge as leaders: Napoleon and Snowball. ... Immediately the reader can begin to draw parallels between the book's characters and the government in 1917-44 Russia. ... "His character is already established as self-indulgent and uncaring." ... It began when the milk and apples were appropriated to the pigs, and continued to when the pigs could drink and sleep on beds, until finally the pigs were the "human masters" to the rest of the animals. ... Both these characters fall in love with Lucie Manette, the daughter of Dr. ...

• Word Count: 1462
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Two pigs emerge as leaders: Napoleon and Snowball. ... Immediately the reader can begin to draw parallels between the book's characters and the government in 1917-44 Russia. ... "His character is already established as self-indulgent and uncaring." ... It began when the milk and apples were appropriated to the pigs, and continued to when the pigs could drink and sleep on beds, until finally the pigs were the "human masters" to the rest of the animals. ... Both these characters fall in love with Lucie Manette, the daughter of Dr. ...

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One of the most obvious characters who show how power corrupts is Napoleon. Napoleon is a pig and the leader of Animal Farm after he drove out Snowball, his rival. ... Milk and apples were given to the pigs in the beginning of the book. ... The milk was mixed into only the pigs" ration because, as Squealer explained, "milk and apples contain substances absolutely necessary for the well-being of a pig .. ... The Scot nobles are supposed to be pigs, but instead, they are humans. ...

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• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Orwell has used the character of Napoleon as a metaphor for Stalin and so Napoleon the pig is a central figure throughout the story. ... Old Major is a major character in Animal Farm. ... Throughout the story it is clear that the other pigs fed off old Major's inspiration and beliefs only then to benefit from it themselves. ... Squealer is an interesting character. ... Another character is Muriel. ...

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