Revolution and Betrayal

• What does Orwell critique about revolutions in Animal Farm?

  They lead to the same form of oppression.
• Who do the animals overthrow in Animal Farm?

  1. Jones
• How do the pigs change by the end of Animal Farm?

  They become indistinguishable from humans.
• What does the revolution in Animal Farm fail to achieve?

  It fails to live up to its ideals.
• How do the pigs demonstrate the failure of the revolution?

  They abandon the principles of Animalism.
• What does Orwell show about revolutionary leaders in Animal Farm?

  They often betray their principles after gaining power.
• Who betrays Old Major's vision in Animal Farm?

  Napoleon
• What does Napoleon's dealings with humans illustrate?

  His betrayal of the revolution's ideals.
• What does Orwell suggest about the nature of revolutions?

  They often result in new forms of tyranny.
• How do the pigs' behaviors change by the end of the novel?

  They adopt oppressive behaviors like humans.
• What does Napoleon's execution of alleged traitors signify?

  Use of betrayal and fear to maintain control.
• What cycle does Orwell critique in revolutions?

  Corruption where oppressors replace each other.
• What do the animals ultimately experience after their revolution?

  They end up under pig oppression.
• What does the change in commandments symbolize?

  It symbolizes betrayal of revolutionary ideals.
• What does Orwell warn about the outcomes of revolutions?

  They often replace one oppressive regime with another.
• How does Napoleon exploit the other animals?

  For personal gain, mirroring historical betrayals.
• What does Napoleon's regime diverge from?

  The original principles of the revolution.