The Exploitation of Animals by Humans

• What is the primary allegory presented in Animal Farm?

  Human exploitation and oppression of one another
• What literal argument does Animal Farm make?

  Humans exploit and oppress animals
• How does the tone of the animals' rebellion in Animal Farm shift?

  From comic to serious and touching
• What do the animals do to symbolize the end of Jones's reign?

  They wipe out traces of his rule
• What items are flung down the well by the animals?

  Bits, nose-rings, dog-chains, cruel knives
• Who is Mr. Pilkington in Animal Farm?

  A character who jokes with Napoleon
• What does Mr. Pilkington's joke imply about the ruling class?

  Animals and workers are viewed similarly
• What connection does Animal Farm suggest between animal exploitation and human workers?

  Both are exploited by the ruling class
• What are the key themes in Animal Farm?

  • Allegory of human exploitation
  • Literal argument of animal oppression
  • Connection between animal and worker exploitation