animal farm

    Cards (30)

    • 'the animals had won a victory over the human race' - this is an example of anthropomorphism
    • 'they were all equal now' - this quote from Boxer highlights how equality has been achieved on Animal Farm
    • 'all animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others' - this quote from Napoleon shows that there is still inequality on Animal Farm
    • 'the pigs were not as clever as they imagined themselves to be' - this shows that the pigs are arrogant, which is ironic because they think they are superior to humans but actually aren't
    • According to the “Four Principles,” all animals were equal but some were more equal than others.
    • 'he was now known as comrade napoleon' - this shows how quickly Napoleon gained power and how easily people forgot about his past actions
    • 'napoleons voice had grown louder and more confident' - this shows how much confidence Napoleon gains from being in charge
    • 'the pigs became more and more like their enemies' - this quote highlights how the pigs have become corrupt and tyrannical just like the humans they replaced
    • 'Napoleon was growing fat and lazy' - this quote shows that Napoleon is becoming more like Mr Jones (human) than ever
    • 'he would have liked nothing better than to be able to walk with his four legs upon the ground' - this quote shows that Boxer still believes in the idea of equality but also shows that he is naive
    • 'he was a pig who knew everything about everything' - this quote from Snowball shows his intelligence
    • 'Squealer was a sleek little pig, neatly brushed and bow-legged, with a pink snout and long sharp teeth' - this description of Squealer makes him seem slimy and manipulative
    • Squealer manipulated the truth through propaganda and brainwashing techniques.
    • 'napoleon was a master at manipulating words' - this quote from Squealer shows how he uses language to control the other animals
    • 'i am always right' - this quote from Napoleon shows how he thinks he knows everything and doesn't listen to anyone else
    • 'we have won the battle but not yet the war' - this quote from Snowball shows that even though they have taken over the farm, they haven't completely defeated Mr Jones
    • 'the pigs grew fat and sleek while the rest remained thin and wretched' - this quote shows how the pigs have become greedy and selfish, taking everything for themselves
    • 'the windmill would never be built' - this quote shows how the pigs have lied to the other animals about why they need to work harder
    • 'the commandments were broken one by one' - this quote shows how the pigs are breaking the rules they made up
    • 'the animals worked harder than ever' - this quote shows that the animals are working hard because they believe in Animalism rather than because they want to
    • 'no animal shall kill any other animal' - this commandment shows how important life is to the animals
    • 'Boxer was a strong horse, broad chested and heavily muscled' - this description of Boxer emphasises his strength and hard work
    • 'his eyes were small and kindly' - this description of Boxer emphasises his kindness
    • The animals were kept ignorant by being taught only what the pigs wanted them to know.
    • Boxer represents the working class and embodies loyalty and hard work.
    • Mr Jones symbolizes the capitalist system and exploits the animals for profit.
    • 'the pigs were not really evil, they were merely greedy' - this quote from Clover shows her belief that the pigs are only bad because they want power
    • 'the windmill will bring us light and warmth' - this quote from Napoleon shows how he lies to the animals
    • 'the windmill is our greatest need' - this quote from Boxer shows how blinded by propaganda he has become
    • Those who supported Animalism, such as the pigs, promoted the idea that the animals should turn against the humans and establish themselves as a ruling class.
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