Animal Farm and Russian Revolution

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Mr. Jones

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Represents Czar Nicholas II. Irresponsible, sometimes cruel, sometimes kind.

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Old Major

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Represents Karl Marx. Has a vision of equality, dies before the rebellion.

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Animalism

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Represents Communism. Ideology of equality among animals.

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Snowball

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Represents Leon Trotsky. Good strategist, believes in Animalism, chased away.

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Napoleon

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Represents Joseph Stalin. Authoritarian, uses propaganda and violence.

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Squealer

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Represents the Propaganda Department. Good speaker, uses lies to support Napoleon.

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9 dogs

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Represent KGB. Use force to scare and protect Napoleon.

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Moses

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Represents Religion/The Church. Talks about 'sugar candy mountain', tolerated for control.

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Mollie

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Represents vain, selfish people/Bourgeoisie. Leaves when work is required.

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Boxer

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Represents dedicated but tricked communist supporters. Hard worker, betrayed.