Allegory and Themes in Animal Farm

The video explores 'Animal Farm' as a story of animal rebellion against humans, which is a simple plot on the surface. However, it delves deeper into its allegorical nature, representing the Russian Revolution of 1917. Characters and settings symbolize key figures and events from the revolution, such as Old Major as Karl Marx or Lenin, Snowball as Trotsky, and Napoleon as Stalin. The narrative illustrates the cycle of power and corruption, ultimately showing the animals becoming like their human oppressors. The video highlights the moral and political messages embedded in the story.

What is the basic plot of Animal Farm?

• A story of animals traveling to a new land.

• A tale of animals rebelling against humans on a farm.

• A story about a group of animals who start a farm.

• A narrative about animals living peacefully with humans.

What sparks the idea of rebellion among the animals?

• A new law passed by humans.

• A visit from a neighboring farm.

• Old Major's speech.

• A natural disaster.

What happens after the animals successfully run Jones off the farm?

• They establish a new order and plan for their future.

• They start fighting among themselves immediately.

• They invite humans back to the farm.

• They abandon the farm.

What leads to the downfall of the animals' plans?

• Interference from neighboring farms.

• Disobedience to their own commandments.

• A harsh winter.

• A lack of resources.

How does the story of Animal Farm end?

• The animals live happily ever after.

• The animals leave the farm.

• The animals become like their initial enemy, man.

• The farm is destroyed.

What is the deeper meaning of Animal Farm?

• A tale of friendship among animals.

• An allegory of the Russian Revolution.

• A simple story about farm life.

• A narrative about environmental conservation.

What is the significance of the animals' rebellion?

• It demonstrates the importance of education.

• It shows the power of unity.

• It highlights the dangers of dictatorship.

• It represents the Russian Revolution.

Who does Old Major represent in the allegory?

• Tsar Nicholas II

• Karl Marx or Vladimir Lenin

• Leon Trotsky

• Joseph Stalin

What role does Snowball play in the allegory?

• He represents Joseph Stalin.

• He represents Tsar Nicholas II.

• He represents Leon Trotsky.

• He represents the working class.

Who is Napoleon an allegory for?

• Karl Marx

• Tsar Nicholas II

• Leon Trotsky

• Joseph Stalin