Animal farm box 2 Flashcards
When was Animal Farm published?
August 1945
This was shortly after VE Day, during a time of shifting public sentiment about the Soviet Union.
What inspired George Orwell to write Animal Farm?
His experiences with a Trotskyist group during the Spanish Civil War and observations of the Russian Revolution’s aftermath
Orwell viewed the Soviet Union under Stalin as a betrayal of revolutionary ideals.
What significant event did the Russian Revolution of 1917 lead to?
The downfall of the Russian monarchy and the establishment of the USSR
This was the world’s first communist state.
Who were key figures in the Russian Revolution?
- Lenin
- Trotsky
Lenin led the Bolsheviks, while Trotsky was instrumental in the Red Army’s success.
What happened to Trotsky after Stalin rose to power?
Trotsky was removed from his positions, exiled, and later assassinated in Mexico on Stalin’s orders
This exemplifies the purges and political repression under Stalin.
What does Animal Farm allegorically represent?
The events of the Russian Revolution and the rise of Stalin
It critiques how revolutionary ideals can be corrupted by power.
What themes are highlighted in Animal Farm?
- Totalitarianism
- Propaganda
- Oppression
These themes reflect the betrayal of the revolution’s original goals.
How did the Russian Revolution impact global politics?
It set the stage for the rise of communism globally and established the Soviet Union as a dominant world power
This eventually led to the Cold War with the United States.
True or False: Animal Farm was published before World War II ended.
False
It was published shortly after VE Day, marking the end of World War II in Europe.
Fill in the blank: The Russian Revolution marked a significant shift from a traditional monarchy to a government based on _______.
[Marxist principles]
