Animal Farm & Allegory

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What is the definition of communism?

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A political and economic ideology where the working class controls the means of production and distribution.

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Why do the pigs take on leadership roles in Animal Farm?

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The pigs assume leadership because they are portrayed as the most intelligent animals on the farm.

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What role does Squealer play in Animal Farm?

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Squealer represents propaganda and serves to manipulate the other animals' perceptions and beliefs.

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How do the pigs use literacy as a tool of control?

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The pigs use their ability to read and write to manipulate the other animals, demonstrating the theme of exploitation.

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What is the significance of the conflict between Snowball and Napoleon?

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Their conflict symbolizes the historical debate between Trotsky and Stalin regarding the spread of Communism.

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What does the term 'allegory' mean in literature?

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An allegory is a narrative that uses symbolic figures and actions to convey deeper moral or political meanings.

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How does Animal Farm serve as an allegory for the Russian Revolution?

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Animal Farm uses its characters and events to represent key figures and events from the Russian Revolution and the rise of the Soviet Union.

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What is the theme of exploitation in Animal Farm?

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The theme of exploitation highlights how those in power manipulate and control the less powerful for their own benefit.

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Who does Napoleon represent in the context of the Russian Revolution?

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Napoleon represents Joseph Stalin, the leader of the Soviet Union after the revolution.

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What is the significance of the Seven Commandments in Animal Farm?

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The Seven Commandments serve as the foundational laws of Animalism, which are eventually altered to benefit the pigs.