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Symbolism-Czar Nicholas II of Russia. Romanov family. Absolute rule of Russia.
Mr Jones- mean, cruel, drunkard |
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| represents life- a foreshadowing of Stalin taking the very life of the lower class |
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Symbolism- Karl Marx-German philosopher who advocates socialism/communism (sharing of wealth and equality of everyone
Description of character- old, wise boar-hog, well respected |
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Symbolism- Joseph Stalin-communist dictator of the Soviet Union.
Stalin in Russia left behind the original equality of communism giving himself all the power and living in luxury while the common peasant suffered.
Napoleon- mean, cruel, evil, greedy |
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Symbolism- Leo Trotskly- arch enemy of Stalin. Stalin had him killed in Mexico.
Snowball- smart, leadership qualities |
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Symbolism- represents the use of propaganda in the form of the Russian newspaper, Pravda. Stalin used the newspapers to glorify all that he did. Made him look good. Didn't tell the truth.
Squealer-liar, sneeky, manipulator |
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Symbolism- Hardworking, uneducating lower, working class of Russia. They worked hard hoping things would get better for them. Easily manipulated by Stalin.
Easily drawn to Stalin (Napoleon) because it seems as though they will benefit most from his new system.
Boxer- loyal, hardworking, strong |
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Symbolism- The communist party loyalist.
Loyal to Stalin (Napoleon)
Pigs- Greedy, smart |
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Symbolism- Stalin's secret police (KGB).
The use of the dogs begins the evil use of force which helps Napoleon (Stalin) maintain power.
Dogs- savage, cruel, vicious, killers, fierce-looking |
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Symbolism- donkey that represents the older generation,the critics of any new rebellion.
He is the only animal who seems as though he couldn't care less about Napoleon and Animal Farm.
He is not sucked in by Napoleon's propaganda like the others.
After Boxer dies, Old Benjamim finally acknowledges the hypocrisy of the pigs.
Old Benjamin- loyal, hard-working |
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Symbolism- a corrupt government
A corrupt government abuses its power and doesn't look out for the welfare of its people. |
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Symbolism- Russia's five year plan to industrialize. It is built by the working class.
The destruction of the windmill is a symbol for the failure of the Five Year Plan.
In an effort to indusrialize the nation, he sent people to work in factories. Stalin's efforts failed, and the Soviet Union produced less food, leading to a period of famine. Millions died. |
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| The Kremlin- headquarters of the Russian government. |
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The Communist Revolution (Bolshevik Revolution).
This revolution overthrew the czar and ushered in a new Communist government |
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| Karl Marx ideas of communism |
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Equality among all people
Sharing of wealth
No class system
Eventually no government would be needed as people owned property in common and worked to serve one another. |
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uniform control of society, elimination of church influence, development of a strong military, and the creation of a huge monolithic empire with no civil liberties for its citizens.
Russia was a one party rule by an elite inner circle. |
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