(1903-1950)

1. (1903-1950)

2. Real Name: Eric Blair British Political Novelist Born: To English parents in India

3. After his father retired, Eric and his family moved back to England.

4. He was sent to boarding school at the age of eight to prepare for Eton, an exclusive prep school. Because he had a scholarship, he was teased and humiliated frequently.

5. At eighteen, he passed the Empire’s Civil Service Exam and became a police officer in Burma.

6. 1927 Returned in Europe

7. He chose to live in poverty because he felt guilty for the job he had done in Burma - for having been a part of an oppressive government.

8. He saw poverty as a way to understand the problems of the oppressed and helpless by becoming one of them.

9. Orwell was a Socialist Socialist:someone who believes that the government should own businesses so that everyone will be equal

10. Two Things That Influenced Orwell To Write Animal Farm: His hatred for: Injustice Political Lying

11. He desired a society in which separate classes would not exist.

12. His second famous book:

13. It's a Fable It's an Allegory Most fables have two levels of meaning. On the surface, the fable is about animals. But on a second level, the animals stand for types of people or ideas. The way the animals interact and the way the plot unfolds says something about the nature of people or the value of ideas. Any type of fiction that has multiple levels of meaning in this way is called an allegory.

14. It's a Satire A composition making fun of something, usually political. Animal Farm makes fun of political society after the Bolshevik Revolution.

15. Historical Context Russian society in the early twentieth century had two social classes: a tiny minority (bourgeoisie) controlled the country’s wealth. The working class was called theproletariat.

16. Communism arose in Russia when the nation’s workers & peasants rebelled against and overwhelmed the wealthy and powerful class of capitalists & aristocrats.

17. This was based on Karl Marx and his

18. The call for action was . . .

19. Tsar Nicholas II, monarch of Russia, was forced to abdicate the throne.

20. His daughter, Anastasia, was lost.

21. Lenin, a Russian revolutionary, took power in the name of the Communist Party.

22. When Lenin died, Joseph Stalin & Leon Trotsky competed for control of the Soviet Union.

23. Trotsky banished & Stalin took control. He began his brutal killings, overseeing the deaths of approximately twenty million Soviet citizens.

24. Themes 1. Freedom & individual dignity must be guarded very carefully.

25. Themes 2. Language is a powerful tool; used improperly, it can enslave and confuse us.

26. Themes 3. Weakness can be dominated by strength, fear, and trickery.

27. Themes 4. Hope & vision must be kept alive, or we might live like the animals of Manor Farm.

28. Themes 5. Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.

29. Characters Farmer JonesA drunk and a poor farmer, his cruelty towards the farm animals inspires their rebellion.

30. Farmer Jones The irresponsible owner of the farm Lets his animals starve and beats them with a whip Sometimes shows random kindness Czar Nicholas II Weak Russian leader during the early 1900s Often cruel and brutal to his subjects Displays isolated kindess Farmer Jones = Czar Nicholas II

31. Characters SnowballA clever pig with a head for ideas, he becomes one of the main leaders of Animal Farm and the author of its central commandments.

32. Snowball Boar who becomes one of the rebellion’s most valuable leaders. After drawing complicated plans for the construction of a windmill, he is chased off of the farm forever by Napoleon’s dogs and thereafter used as a scapegoat for the animals’ troubles. Leon Trotsky A pure communist leader who was influenced by the teachings of Karl Marx. He wanted to improve life for people in Russia, but was driven away by Lenin’s KGB. Snowball = Leon Trotsky

33. Characters NapoleonA pig with a gift for techniques of control, he establishes most of the farm’s rules and eventually becomes its sole leader.

34. Napoleon Boar who leads the rebellion against Farmer Jones After the rebellion’s success, he systematically begins to control all aspects of the farm until he is an undisputed tyrant. Joseph Stalin The communist dictator of the Soviet Union from 1922-1953 who killed all who opposed him. He loved power and used the KGB (secret police) to enforce his ruthless, corrupt antics. Napoleon = Joseph Stalin

35. Characters Old Major An elderly show pig whose instruction to the animals about "animalism" becomes the philosophical basis for the creation of Animal Farm.

36. Old Major An old boar whose speech about the evils perpetrated by humans rouses the animals into rebelling. His philosophy concerning the tyranny of Man is named Animalism. He teaches the animals the song “Beasts of England” Dies before revolution Karl Marx The inventor of communism Wants to unite the working class to overthrow the government. Dies before the Russian Revolution Characters

37. Characters SquealerA pig with the ability to make any idea sound reasonable, he is Napoleon's side-kick and is in charge of communicating to the animals.

38. Squealer vs. Propaganda Dept. of Stalin’s Government Squealer • Big mouth, talks a lot • Convinces animals to believe and follow Napoleon • Changes and manipulates the commandments Propaganda Department • Worked for Stalin to support his image • Used any lie to convince the people to follow Stalin • Benefited from the fact that education was controlled

39. Characters BoxerA strong and hard-working carthorse, he shows tremendous faith in the rebellion and its leaders.

40. Boxer vs. Dedicated, but Tricked, Communist Supporters Boxer • Strong, hard-working horse – believes in Animal Farm • “Napoleon is always right”, “I must work harder” • Gives his all, is betrayed by Napoleon Dedicated, but Tricked Supporters • People believed Stalin b/c he was “Communist” • Many stayed loyal after it was obvious Stalin was a tyrant • Betrayed by Stalin who ignored and killed them

41. The Dogs vs. KGB (Secret Police) The Dogs • A private army that used fear to force animals to work • Killed or intimidated any opponent of Napoleon • Another part of Napoleon’s strategy to control animals KGB (Secret Police) • Not really police but forced support for Stalin • Used force, often killed entire families for disobedience • Totally loyal, part of Stalin’s power, even over army

42. Moses the Raven vs. Religion Moses the Raven • Tells animals about SugarCandy mountain • Animals can go there if they work hard • Snowball and Major were against him • They thought Heaven was a lie to make animals work • Napoleon let him stay b/c he taught animals to work and not complain Religion • Marx said, “Opiate of the people” – A LIE! • Used to make people not complain and do their work • Religion was tolerated b/c people would work • Stalin knew religion would stop violent revolutions

43. Mollie the Mare vs. Vain, selfish people in Russia and world Mollie the Mare • Was vain – loved her beauty and self • Didn’t think about the Animal Farm • Went with anyone who gave her what she wanted Vain, selfish Russian people • Some people didn’t care about revolution • Only thought about themselves • Went to other countries that offered more for them

44. Benjamin vs. Skeptical people in and outside of Russia Benjamin • Old, wise donkey who is suspicious of revolution • Thinks “nothing ever changes” – is RIGHT! • His suspicions are true about Boxer and sign changes Skeptical people • Weren’t sure revolution would change anything • Realized that a crazy leader can call himself “communist” • Knew that Communism wouldn’t work with hungry leaders

45. Animalism Taught by Old Major No rich, but no poor Better life for workers All animals are equal Everyone owns the farm Communism Invented by Karl Marx All people are equal Government owns everything People own the government Animalism = Communism

46. Animal Farm Revolution Was supposed to make life better for all, but . . . Life was worse at the end. The leaders became the same as, or worse than the other farmers (humans) they rebelled against. Russian Revolution Was supposed to fix the problems created by the Czar, but . . . Life was even worse after the revolution. Stalin made the Czar look like a nice guy. Animal Farm Revolution = Russian Revolution

47. More Characters Pilkington Jones' neighbor, he finds a way to profit from Animal Farm by forming an alliance with the pigs. MurielA goat who believes in the rebellion, she watches as Animal Farm slips away from its founding principles. The SheepNot tremendously clever, the sheep remind themselves of the principles of animalism by chanting "four legs good, two legs bad."

48. Characters and Their Historical Correlation • Muriel: Goat, helps convey the rules/7 commandments • Mr. Jones: Manor Farm, Tsar Nicholas II • Mr. Frederick: Pinchfield Farm, Hitler/Nazi Germany • Mr. Pilkington: Foxwood Farm, Capitalist England/U.S.A. • Mr. Whymper: Human Solicitor, ties humans and animals together • Jessie and Bluebell/Pups: Dogs, Stalin’s brute force-rep. of Hitler’s brainwashed society • Minimus: Poet Pig, Manipulator of History (Songs)