1. The three pigs seem to represent the Communist leaders.
Who represents who?
2. The leaders of the 'Animalists' try to dissuade the other
animals from believing in 'Sugarcandy
Mountain'. How does this fit in with the communist view of
religion?
3. Boxer and Clover, the carthorses, are the most faithful
disciples of 'Animalism'. Do you find
their loyalty touching? What do they represent?
4. There are many conditions that allow Mr Jones's farm to
get into such a state of disrepair as to facilitate the success of the
rebellion. After an expensive lawsuit, the buildings start falling apart, the other
farm workers become lazy and self-serving, and the animals remain unfed. Link
this to the actual history of how the Russian Revolution became possible.
Consider the Tsar's role, the role of World War One, and the condition of the
Russian people.
5. Discuss the symbolism of the destruction of Mr Jones’s
whips, reins and saddles. Link this to
the destruction of imperial icons in 1917.
6. What do you think happened to the missing milk? Is this
portentous?
Extension Task
Look at the descriptions of Napoleon, Snowball and Squealer
at the beginning of the chapter. Make a list of adjectives used to describe
each character. How do these descriptions fit in with the way each character
behaves in the story? Could you relate each of these adjectives with these
characters’ actions later in the story?
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