Russian Revolution Comparison Flashcards
Why is Animal Farm an allegory?
An allegory is when the events and characters stand for something more than themselves.
Animal Farm is an allegory of the Russian Revolution.
What does Boxer’s death represent?
Exploitation. Once he is weak, they don’t want him anymore.
Why is Jones like Tsar Nicholas II?
Tsar Nicholas II was the last Russian emperor. During his reign, the Russian people experienced poverty. He was removed from his place because of the civil war. He died shortly after, along with his family
Why is Old Major like Vladimir Lenin?
Lenin was inspired by Karl Marx theory of communism, and must revolt against their oppressors. Lenin dies before he could witness the change. His body was showcased
Why is Snowball like Trotsky?
Trotsky transformed Marx’s theories into practice. He was then exiled and killed by Joseph Stalin and the KGB
Why is Napoleon like Stalin?
He valued his power and uses propaganda (squealer) to have things in his favour
Why is Fredrick like Hitler?
Hitler made an alliance with Stalin, but then found himself fighting Stalin’s army
