George Orwell's Animal Farm successfully creates an emotional connection between the reader and the characters. Whenever Napoleon does something unjust, all the reader can do is feel sorry for the animals. The plot is full of interesting twists, complicated characters, and challenges for the animals to overcome. Some parts are truly sad (such as Boxer's death), and others are incredibly funny. It is also interesting to draw the obvious comparisons between the revolution of Animal Farm and the Russian revolution, notably with examples such as the flag and
1. Good morning Mr. Boxer. You seem to have been awake for quite some time. Can you tell us why?
A: Well, after the windmill was destroyed in the windstorm, many large rocks were scattered around the site. I have taken the responsibility of moving them back. In order to do this, I now wake up one hour earlier than Comrade Napoleon requires. But I still must work harder. 2. Can you tell me how the windmill blew down? A: Well, the windmill blew down during a storm, but we now believe that the traitor Snowball is responsible. All of the evidence points to him. 3. Why do you believe that Snowball took down the windmill? A: Well, he acted dishonorably at the Battle of the Cowshed, and there were trotter prints coming from the hedge. There have been many other messes created. Most importantly, Comrade Napoleon declared it, so it must be true. 4. Has Napoleon done anything recently that you take issue with? A: He and the other pigs have started sleeping in beds, which we first thought was wrong. However, the beds do not have sheets, only blankets. Also, he murdered 5. Do any of the animals remember the Seven Commandments disagreeing with Napoleons actions? A: Several of the Sheep and porkers thought that they remembered something about no killing of animals and no sleeping in beds. However, the words are not written on the back of the barn, so we must have been mistaken. Of course, Napoleon is always right. 6. What do you think of the disallowing of the singing of Beasts of England? A: We are sad because the song remembered the life of Manor, who we all miss. But Comrade Squealer reminded us that the rebellion is over and we must move on. 7. Are you or any of the other animals upset with what has unfolded? A: Clover feels that we are not doing a good enough job of keeping with the spirit of the rebellion. But we must remember that we do not want Jones to come back, and that we are all quite happy. 8. Do you agree with Clover? A: She is right that animals should not kill each other, but we must remember that we are better off now than before the Revolution. 9. Are you and the other animals satisfied with your life on Animal Farm? A: Yes, we are indeed very happy. While we wish some things were different, Comrade Napoleon and Comrade Squealer remind us that we do not wish Jones to come back and that we are much happier now than we were before. And, as I said before, Napoleon is always right. Long live the windmill! Long live Animal Farm! Before the revolution, the animals live on Manor Farm in England. They somewhat violently oust their master, Mr. Jones, and the pigs take control. The revolution was designed to spread Animalism, a set of beliefs set out by Old Major, a wise pig. Initially, the animal's propaganda reflects the beauty of their surroundings: Snowball recites prose about the green fields, and the animals sing an anthem by the name of "Beasts of England". Even the animal's makeshift banner is rooted in their surroundings: "The flag was green, Snowball explained, to represent the green fields of England, while the hoof and horn signified the future Republic of the Animals..." (p. 12). The farm is also neighbored by two irritable people who dislike the name Animal Farm and are quietly fearful about the future Republic of the Animals. Napoleon and his comrades use the old fields even more than they had before, and various buildings around the property have been repurposed. Overall, the pigs use the beauty of their surroundings to inspire the animals to work their hardest, which will likely only work to the benefit of the pigs.
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