Animal Farm quotes Flashcards
Benjamin explains his reluctance to take an active role in the rebellion or anything else because, in his opinion, very little truly changes in the long term.
“Donkeys live a long time. None of you has ever seen a dead donkey”
Old Major’s inciting speech.
“The life of and animal is misery and slavery.”
Old Major’s philosophy.
“Weak or strong, clever or simple, we are all brothers… All animals are equal”
Propaganda that is repeated by the sheep.
‘Four legs good, two legs bad’
What does the windmill symbolise?
The windmill symbolises hope in an improved future. It was supposed to provide heat and electricity for the animals’ stalls but ends up being used to mill corn.
What do the milk and apples symbolise?
The pigs take the fresh milk and apples (symbol of riches and wealth), justifying their actions on the basis of their superiority; they are smart and need more nutrition than the other animals to fuel their brainpower. Orwell makes the point that totalitarianism need not be blatant in order to be operating. It can hide under the guise of the “greater good” as it did in the Soviet Union before the totalitarianism became obvious.
Why the pigs were in charge
“generally recognized as being the cleverest of the animals”
How the commandment on equality was changed.
‘All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.
