Corruption

• What idea does Animal Farm demonstrate regarding power?

  Power always corrupts
• How does foreshadowing function in Animal Farm?

  It creates a sense that events are unavoidable
• What does the novella suggest about Napoleon's rise to power?

  It is inevitable and unavoidable
• What does the novella imply about other potential rulers besides Napoleon?

  They would have been just as bad
• How does Snowball compare to Napoleon in terms of power hunger?

  Snowball is less power-hungry than Napoleon
• What evidence suggests Snowball could have been corrupt?

  He supported the pigs' theft of milk and apples
• What was Snowball's idea that led to disaster?

  The disastrous windmill
• What does Old Major's behavior suggest about his beliefs?

  He may view himself as above other animals
• What phrase does Old Major use to express his belief?

  “All animals are equal”
• What is the significance of the pigs becoming indistinguishable from humans?

  It emphasizes the corrupting nature of power
• What theme is reinforced by the final image of the pigs?

  Power has the same corrupting effect on anyone