Equality and Inequality

• What did the Russian people suffer from before 1917?

  Great inequality in wealth and food
• What happens to the animals before the rebellion in Animal Farm?

  Mr. Jones takes everything away from them
• What do the animals seek after the rebellion?

  To establish equality among themselves
• What is one of the Commandments established by the animals?

  All animals are equal
• How does the equality in Animal Farm change over time?

  It is short-lived as inequality returns
• How does Old Major describe life for animals?

  As one of slavery with no freedom
• What does Old Major say about man in his speech?

  Man consumes without producing
• What do the animals agree on after the rebellion?

  To live by the Seven Commandments
• What is the significance of the Commandment "All animals are equal"?

  It reflects the animals' intention for fairness
• How do the pigs create inequality after taking control?

  They move into the farmhouse and sleep in beds
• What argument does Squealer use to justify the pigs' actions?

  They need 'repose' to carry out their duties
• How does Squealer create a difference between pigs and other animals?

  By using personal pronouns in his arguments
• How does Orwell explore the theme of inequality in Animal Farm?

  • Inequality between animals and Mr. Jones
  • Commandments aimed at fairness
  • Pigs' rise to power leads to new inequality
• What does the phrase "All animals are equal" imply about the animals' intentions?

  They intend to create a fair society
• What hints are there about the difficulty of achieving equality in Animal Farm?

  The animals debate including rats in comradeship
• What happens to the chance for equality after the pigs come to power?

  It is lost as they change the rules
• How does life on the farm change after the rebellion?

  It becomes filled with inequality again
• "Man serves the interest of no creature except himself"
• "You would not rob us of our repose, would you, comrades? You would not have us too tired to carry out our duties? Surely none of you wishes to see Jones back?"