Animal Farm Character and Symbolism

The video discusses the main characters of a book, focusing on their roles and symbolic representations. Napoleon, a pig, represents Stalin and rules with oppression. Snowball, another pig, symbolizes Trotsky and is known for his intelligence. Mr. Jones, the human farm owner, represents Tsar Nicholas II. Squealer, a pig, acts as a propagandist, while Boxer, a horse, embodies the working class. Old Major, the boar, is the ideological founder, akin to Marx or Lenin. Benjamin, the donkey, is cynical and represents the educated class's reluctance to act.

Who is the main character in the book, ruling the farm with an iron fist?

• Napoleon

• Snowball

• Mr. Jones

• Squealer

Which historical figure does Napoleon represent?

• Vladimir Lenin

• Leon Trotsky

• Joseph Stalin

• Tsar Nicholas II

What is Snowball known for on the farm?

• His wealth

• His intelligence and planning

• His cynicism

• His strength

Who does Snowball represent in history?

• Leon Trotsky

• Karl Marx

• Adolf Hitler

• Joseph Stalin

What role does Mr. Jones play in the story?

• A pig leader

• A hardworking horse

• A farm owner

• A propagandist

Which historical figure is Mr. Jones associated with?

• Joseph Stalin

• Leon Trotsky

• Tsar Nicholas II

• Karl Marx

What is Squealer's main role on the farm?

• A public speaker

• A strategist

• A hardworking horse

• A farm owner

Who is Squealer modeled after?

• Joseph Stalin

• Leon Trotsky

• Joseph Goebbels

• Vladimir Lenin

What is Boxer's main characteristic?

• Intelligence

• Public speaking

• Strength and hard work

• Cynicism

Who does Boxer represent in society?

• The ruling class

• The working class

• The propagandists

• The educated class