English Literature - Quotes - Animal Farm 3.5 / 5 based on 3 ratings ? English LiteratureAnimal FarmGCSEEdexcel Created by: tristan.jamesCreated on: 04-05-17 15:44 REVISION REVISION FOR ENGLISH LITERATURE ANIMAL FARM KEY QUOTES 1 of 12 Napoleon/about him He was 'large, rather fierce-looking Bershire boar...with a reputation gor getting his own way' corruption power Napoleon 'seemed to be binding his time' his rise to power is premeditated 'Napoleon acted swiftly and ruthlessly' dictator breaking Major's instructions - killing animals 2 of 12 Squealer/about him 'The others said of Squealer that he could turn black into white' power control propaganda 'brilliant talker' defends the pigs' actions propaganda animals have little option but to agree 'he cast a very ugly look at Boxer' sinister side to Squealer's character his role is to ensure any opposition to Napoleon is eliminated. 3 of 12 Old Major/about him Old Major was 'a majestic-looking pig, with a wise and benevolent appearance' animalism stater of the rebellion vision maker 'Man is the only real enmy we have' animalism conflict rebellion 'highlt regarded' natural leader respected all animals listen and agree to his vision at the start 4 of 12 Boxer/about him He was 'an enormous beast, nealy 18 hands high, and as strong as any tow ordinary horses put together' power for work strength working class neglected, mistreated 'His answer to every problem, every setback, was "I will work harder!" - which he had adopted as his personal motto.' doesn't think that anyone else is the blame He said, 'Napoleon is always right' trust in wrong person 5 of 12 Snowball/about him 'Snowball was...quicker in speech and more inventive' makes plans for windmill but Napoleon 'urinates' on them seen as a brilliant thinker and communicator. 'The only good human being is a dead one' his ruthlessness make us wonder how different the revolution would have been under him. 'Four legs good, two legs bad' the first to simplify language/commandments 6 of 12 Benjamin/about him 'the oldes animal on the farm, and the worst tempered' very cynical used to show what happens to those who see wrongdoing but do nothing to stop it. Benjamin elerts the others to Boxer's death but it is too late to help. 7 of 12 Moses/about him goes on about 'Sugarcandy mountain' gives hopes to animals that they will be happy after their death he is religious to a certain extent. 8 of 12 Sheep/about them They bleat, 'Four legs good, two legs bad' animalsim rebellion ideals summary of commandments This gets changed to 'Four legs good, two legs better.' the pigs are seen on their hind legs back to what it was like before rebellion 9 of 12 Clover/about her 'There was no thought of rebellion or disobedience in her mind' limited intelligence after executions she still feels loyal to the pigs 10 of 12 Mollie/about her 'the foolish, pretty white mare' represents white russians had a privilage life under Tsar/Jones - she got ribbons. 11 of 12 Commandments 'Whatever goes upon two legs is an enemy' At the end on the novel the pigs are seen walking on their hind legs. 'Whatever goes upon four legs, or has wings, is a friend' Snowball has four legs but he gets chased aways so its no their friend. 'No animal shall wear clothes' Pigs are seen wearing clothes. 'No animal shall sleep in a bed' 'No animal shall sleep in a bed with sheets' 'No animal shall drink alcohol' 'No animal shall drink alcohol to excess' 'No animal shall kill any other animal.' 'No animal shall kill any other animal without cause' 'All animals are equal' 'All animals are equal but some are more equal than others' 12 of 12
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