...Snowball vs. Napoleon Leadership consists of the actions taking place to lead a group of people or an organization. It is a position given to a person in power that has the capability to take charge of a situation. This role can be recognized through the book of Animal Farm written by George Orwell and how specific characters are portrayed as leaders. These leadership roles can be recognized through two main characters in Animal Farm by the names of Snowball and Napoleon. These characters leadership roles are portrayed on two separate sides of the spectrum and can be recognized for certain themes analyzed throughout the book for the seven commandments, the barn and the windmill. One main theme in the book was the seven commandments that gave the opportunity for Snowball and Napoleon to portray recognizable leadership traits, however Snowball portrays positive and likeable traits over Napoleon. These seven commandments were based on the rights of the animals and to give some sort of structure on the farm especially saying "All animals are equal" (Orwell 15) . On the other hand, Napoleon later on changes these commandments, he believed the pigs were number one by enforcing the commandment, "all animals are equal but some animals are more equal than others" (Orwell 90). This quote proves that Napoleon is more concerned about his own species over the rest, he wants to be in control of all the animals which posses dictatorship. His leadership is put into question by the reader...
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...successful novel, Animal Farm, was published on the heels of World War II. Orwell wrote the book during the war as a cautionary fable in order to expose the seriousness of the dangers posed by Stalinism and totalitarian government. In Orwell’s novel he portrays many World War II leaders through the animals on the farm (GradeSaver 1). In the beginning of the book the readers find out that Mr. Jones, the farm owner is a drunk and does not remember to care for the animals. Then the readers find out that old Major, the prize Middle White boar, had a strange dream that the animals take over the farm a live without humans. Napoleon, a large rather fierce-looking Berkshire boar, is one of the few animals that Orwell uses to portray the leaders from World War II (Animal Farm 35). Throughout the chapters of the novel, Napoleon slowly gains control over the farm by letting Snowball organize things, by helping with little things, and by finally chasing Snowball off the farm. Napoleon slowly takes control over the farm by sitting back at letting Snowball organize things after old Major dies. Shortly after old Major died the animals chased Mr. Jones off the farm. They then burned anything and everything that led them back to Mr. Jones. The next day, after all the animals had woke up, they held a meeting. Snowball says, “Comrades, today we begin the hay harvest. Now comrades, to the hay field!” (Animal Farm 42-43). This is an example of Napoleon letting Snowball organize things...
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...Snowball and Leon Trotsky “Animal Farm was meant to help destroy the Soviet myth.” – George Orwell. Orwell was a democratic socialist and this led him to denounce that what was going on in the Soviet Union had anything to do with socialism. As people equated the Soviet Union with socialism, he thought no one could appreciate what democratic socialism is. Orwell doesn’t criticize the act of revolution itself but the misery it could cause if the leaders go corrupt, shortsighted, and greedy. George Orwell’s Animal Farm demonstrates a symbolism of the Russian Revolution through features of Snowball and the historical figure of Trotsky. Animal Farm is an allegorical novel written by George Orwell in 1945 that reflects the social issues of the Soviet Union in the time period of 1917 to 1943. This essay will explain about who Snowball is, who Leon Trotsky was, similarities and differences between these two characters, and the author’s purpose of using Snowball to represent Trotsky in his novel. Snowball is a Napoleon’s rival who contends for control of the Animal Farm after the rebellion. In Animal Farm, chapter two on page 16, it describes Snowball as an eloquent, inventive, and vivid leader. He is most clearly attuned to Old Major’s thinking and devotes himself to actualize it. Snowball insists that in order to defend Animal Farm and strengthen the reality of Old Major’s dream without human beings, the animals should stir up rebellions in other farms throughout England. He brings...
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...The novel Animal Farm, written by George Orwell, tells a story about the irony of the Russian Revolution-how the people traded one cruel form of government to another. The lives of the animals in Animal Farm symbolize the lives of the Russian citizens before, during and after the revolution. The problem with the government before and after the revolution was corruption. All of the animals ultimately suffer, because of the corruption of the pigs. This essay will cover the people, their actions and decisions throughout the book Animal Farm. Mr. Jones was the owner of Manor Farm; he is cruel to his animals by under feeding them and over working them. During Mr. Jones's rein over Animal Farm the animals felt that they must do something so that they can be free of the Tyrant Mr. Jones. The animals of Animal Farm are symbolically representing the lower class Russian people during the reign of Czar Nicholas II. Mr. Jones was corrupt with power, because he had control over all of the animals. He controlled how much food they received and how much and how hard they were forced to work. The way Mr. Jones controls the animals on the farm parallels how Czar Nicholas II controlled the Russian people. There was an old pig called Old Major, who symbolizes Karl Marx, in that, Old Major convinced all of the animals to rebel. Before the rebellion took place Old Major died, the same as Karl Marx. In the Battle of Cowshed which parallels the Russian revolution, one pig named Snowball stood out...
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...Animal Farm: An Abridged Text 5256 Introduction to Animal Farm ‘Animal Farm’ is a novel. It is a famous story. ‘Animal Farm’ was written by George Orwell in 1945. Mr Orwell went to a farm. He saw a boy walking with a horse. Orwell thought if animals could talk what would they think about human beings? He also thought that humans have all the power and treat animals badly. If animals had power and could talk what would they do? ‘Animal Farm’ is an interesting story. In the novel the animals can talk. ‘Animal Farm’ is a metaphor1 for Russia from 1917 to 1991. During this time, Russia was called the Soviet Union or the USSR. From 1917 to 1991 Communism existed in Russia (the Soviet Union). This means everyone is equal. There are no rich people and there are no poor people. However, there were many problems in the Soviet Union from 1917 to 1991. ‘Animal Farm’ is about these problems. 1 A metaphor is when we use one thing to describe something else. 2 Chapter 1 It is evening. Mr Jones is a farmer. He lives at Manor Farm. Mr Jones is not a nice man. Mr Jones is very cruel to his animals. When he falls asleep all the animals at Manor Farm have a meeting. Major is an old pig. All the animals like him. He is intelligent. Major wants to tell all the animals about a dream he had. All the animals are quiet. They want to listen to Major. He tells the animals that he is old. Major thinks he is going to die soon. Before he dies, Major wants...
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...The Fairy Story we all know so well is not a fairy story at all, it is a very real event, and it happened right under our noses. George Orwell's “Animal Farm” was an allegorical novella written about the Russian Revolution. Set on a farm with a cast of almost exclusively animals Orwell used this novel to illustrate how Russia had failed in their revolution in a way that was easy to understand and translate. In the novel Animal Farm by George Orwell, many animals represent important figures and groups from the Russian Revolution. This is proven in particular by three animals, all with uncanny resemblances to Russian Revolutionaries. The first animal with a Russian counterpart is Snowball the pig, who represents Leon Trotsky, the Russian politician...
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...The story takes place on a farm somewhere in England. The story is told by an all-knowing narrator in the third person. The action of this novel starts when the oldest pig on the farm, Old Major, calls all animals to a secret meeting. He tells them about his dream of a revolution against the cruel Mr Jones. Three days later Major dies, but the speech gives the more intelligent animals a new outlook on life. The pigs, who are considered the most intelligent animals, instruct the other ones. During the period of preparation two pigs distinguish themselves, Napoleon and Snowball. Napoleon is big, and although he isn't a good speaker, he can assert himself. Snowball is a better speaker, he has a lot of ideas and he is very vivid. Together with another pig called Squealer, who is a very good speaker, they work out the theory of "Animalism". The rebellion starts some months later, when Mr Jones comes home drunk one night and forgets to feed the animals. They break out of the barns and run to the house, where the food is stored. When Mr Jones sees this he takes out his shotgun, but it is too late for him; all the animals fall over him and drive him off the farm. The animals destroy all whips, nose rings, reins, and all other instruments that have been used to suppress them. The same day the animals celebrate their victory with an extra ration of food. The pigs make up the seven commandments, and they write them above the door of the big barn. They run thus: 1. Whatever goes upon...
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...Sam Ford 12/18/14 Mr. Kindon English Essay English Animal Farm Essay In Animal Farm the author depicts an idea of different issues throughout the world through the use of animals. These characters that George Orwell chose shows the effect on these characters because of the farm. In the novel Animal Farm the author George Orwell allows the reader to see how changes on the farm affect the characters Napoleon,Squealer, and Mr.Jones. Although these animals are the main characters and also the meanest Mr. Jones is the first character you will hear about. One example Mr. Jones is mean to the animals is he gave up on the farm and became an alcoholic. By giving up on the farm the animals had known one to take care of them. The reason for him giving up on the farm because of a dangerous lawsuit on Manor Farm. However there was many more instances of his rudeness towards the animals including, the animals rebelling against the humans. The reasoning was that the animals said that they were not being treated right. An example of the animals not being treated right are Mr. Jones and his people not feeding the animals enough or none. The last example is that Mr. Jones gets run off his farm. The reasoning is that the Battle of the Cowshed or the fight...
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...Animal Farm is an allegory for the events that took place in Russia between 1917 and 1943 written by George Orwell. This novel refers to the Soviet Union. Some of the main characters played for certain historical figures who stood for communism.This novel is filled with lots of symbolism, In this book, the farm animals rebel once a former pig Old Major,shares a dream he had.Old Major represented Karl Marx and in some ways, symbolized communist leader,Vladimir Lenin. In his dream the animals lived a self sustained lifestyle called ‘animalism’ this was due to their idea that humans consume everything, but produce nothing.Old Major would do anything to accomplish this dream, but Mr.Jones was standing in his way.Soon after, Old Major passes away...
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...Animal Farm Chapter 1 After Mr. Jones went to bed, the Major arranged a meeting in the barn. At the meeting every animal on the farm showed up, to hear what the Major had to say. In the Major’s speak, he will tell about a strange dream that he had last night, but first he tells that he not has many months left before he dies, so he will tell about those things that he has acquired in his life. He speaks about that miserable life they live, where they only are given such much food as will keep the breath in their bodies, and they have to work to the last power is out of them. No animal in England is free, no animal knows the meaning of happiness and leisure. The humans are the answer of all their problems. All men are enemies, all animals are comrades. The Major’s dream is about how the earth will be, when there no man is. He sings a song that came back from his childhood in the dream, It’s called ‘’Beasts of England’’. All the animals sing the song. The meeting stops that Mr. Jones shoots after the barn, because he thought there was a fox, and that was the reason of the noise from all the animals. Characters: Mr. Jones Drunk Mrs. Jones The old Major (Boar) The three dogs – Bluebell, Jessie and Pincher. Two Cart-horses – Boxer and Clover Clover is a motherly mare, got four foals. Boxer is a big and strong cart horse, but he is not very smart. 18 years old. Caring – gentle giant. The Goat – Muriel The donkey – Benjamin. The oldest animal on the farm. Miserable...
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...The book Animal Farm, begins with a boar named Old Major assembling the animals of Manor Farm, that was owned by Mr. Jones, for a meeting in the big barn during the night. He gives a speech of a dream he had that all animals were free from human rule. All the farm animals agree with his speech. About three days later, Old Major dies. Following up his death, three pigs names, Napoleon, Snowball, and Squealer take command and begin to establish Old Major's dream. Eventually, the farm animals work together to drive Mr. Jones out of his land. They then rename the farm Animal Farm, which they are now in complete control of. The newly established farm seemed to hold a good future for the Animals. The animals begin to learn how to read through the teaching of the pigs, and Napoleon teaches a group of young puppies to teach them about their new principles, Animalism, based on Old Major’s dream. In the Battle of Cowshed, Mr. Jones and other of his associates tried to retake the farm, but resulting in a victory for the farm animals and driving Mr. Jones of his land again. Some time after the battle, Snowball proposes to build a windmill, but Napoleon disagrees. Tensions grow between the two leaders and eventually, drove Snowball out of Animal Farm with the dogs he had taken in earlier in the book. Napoleon then takes command of the farm and declares that only pigs will make the decisions, and decides to build a windmill. Now all the animals work hard to complete the windmill. Unfortunately...
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...novella, Animal Farm, the farm animals are restricted and mistreated. They have an overseer named Mr. Jones who is not only a drunk, but is slowly losing his ability to take care of Manor Farm. Gradually the animals are moving toward the idea of revolution against their dictator. Lois Lowry once said, “The life where nothing was ever unexpected. Or inconvenient. Or unusual. Is a life without colour, pain or past.” This quote can be interpreted as a life without problems, surprises or consequences, is a life with no originality or vitality. George Orwell uses a large variety of literary elements such as, symbols, dramatic irony and conflict...
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...White Russians/ Anti Revolutionary Invasion of Russia Animal Farm a simple story written by George Orwell relates to major events that took place in Russia, like the Anti-Revolutionary invasion and the White Russians who stood up and fought back. Manor Farm once just a normal farm ran by a neglectful alcoholic named Mr. Jones was soon turned around for the better, or so the animals hoped. An old prize winning boar by the name Old Major had a dream that one day the animals would come together and start taking control of their own lives and not just continue living as slaves. "Now, comrades, what is the nature of this life of ours? Let us face it: our lives are miserable, laborious, and short." After giving his speech about what he hopes to see in the future Old Major dies three days later....
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... Block ____ Animal Farm, Chapter 1 Short Answer Questions Please answer all questions in your own words in complete sentences. If you need to copy from the book, make sure you use quotation marks and page numbers. 1. Who owns Manor Farm? (p25) Mr. Jones 2. What problem does he have? (p27-28) He’s drinking and not treating the animals with care 3. Who is Old Major? (p25) A pig who all the animals respect 4. Why does Old Major assemble the animals? (p30) Major wanted to tell the animals of a future rebellion he dreamed 5. List the expectations outlined by Old Major that should occur after the rebellion. (p31) Don’t do what humans do like drinking and wearing clothes, sleeping in houses and not murdering animals. 6. What broke up the meeting? (p33-34) Mr. Jones shot his gun in the barn because he thought there was a fox 7. What is “Beasts of England?” What do humans sing that is similar? (p32) Anthem of Animal Farm. Humans sing National anthems. Name: Date: R&R Block ____ Animal Farm, Chapter 2 Short Answer Questions Please answer all questions in your own words in complete sentences. If you need to copy from the book, make sure you use quotation marks and page numbers. 1. Who are the three main pigs? (p35-36) Napoleon, Squealer, Snowball 2. The pigs formulate the teachings of Old Major into a system of thought. What is it called? (p36) ANIMALISM! ANIMAL FARM GO! GO! GO! BEAST...
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...power was well thought out by the pigs,especially Old Major, who thought of the rebellion and was the only reason that it was possible. Once Old Major passed, Napoleon and Snowball accumulated all the power from him and the decisions for the animals, they even successfully rebelled against the humans. The pigs started preaching equality for before the animals rebelled against Mr. Jones and his men....
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