Write an essay on how characterization is used to express and develop the main themes in “Animal Farm”, choosing two from the following pairs: Napoleon/corruption of power The Pigs/social-class hierarchy The Animals/working-class loyalty Squealer/manipulation of language Use specific details from the story and information about historical events to describe how characters and their actions express and develop each of the two themes. Paragraph 1 Define “Characterization”. (research and make sure you cite your sources) (1-2 sentences) Why do you think characterization is used in the story? (2-3 sentences) Give a brief summary of Animal Farm and its theme. (2-4 sentences) Paragraph 2 Choose your first character. What does this character represent? (2-3 sentences) Describe this character and his/her contribution to the farm. (2-4 sentences) What makes this character important? (1-2 sentences) What’s the theme for this character and why is it important? (2-3 sentences) Paragraph 3 Choose your second character. What does this character represent? (2-3 sentences) Describe this character and his/her contribution to the farm. (2-3 sentences) What makes this character important? (1-2 sentences) What’s the theme for this character and why is it important? (2-3 sentences) State your conclusion. (2-3 sentences) Animal Farm: Comparison of Characters to Russian Revolution Animal Farm Russian Revolution Mr. Jones Irresponsible to his animals (lets them starve) Sometimes cruel- beats them with a whip Sometimes kind- mixes milk in animal mash Czar Nicholas II A poor leader at best, compared to western kings Cruel- sometimes brutal with opponents Sometimes kind- hired students as spies to make money Old Major Taught Animalism Workers do the work, rich keep the money, the animals revolt Dies before revolution Karl Marx Invented Communism “workers of the world unite”, take over government Dies before the Russian revolution Animalism No owners, no riches, but not poor Workers get a better life, all animals are equal Everyone owns the farm Communism Same All people are equal Government owns everything, people own the government Snowball Young, smart, good speaker, idealistic Really wants to make life better for all One of the leaders of the revolution Chased away into exile by Napoleon’s dogs Leon Trotsky Other leader of the “October Revolution” Pure communist, followed Marx Wanted to improve life for all in Russia Chased away by Lenin’s KGB (secret police) Napoleon Not a good speaker, not as clever as Snowball Cruel, brutal, selfish, devious, corrupt His ambition is for power, killed opponents Used dogs, Moses, and Squealer to control animals Joseph Stalin Not a good speaker, not educated like Trotsky Same as Napoleon, didn’t follow Marx’s ideas Cared for power, killed all who opposed him Used KGB, allowed church, and propagandized Squealer Big mouth, talks a lot Convinces animals to believe and follow Napoleon Changes and manipulates the commandments Propaganda Department of Lenin Worked for Stalin to support his image Used any lie to convince the people to follow Stalin Benefitted from the fact education was controlled The Dogs A private army that used fear to force animals to work Killed or intimidated any opponent of Napoleon Another part of Napoleon’s strategy to control animals KGB-Secret Police Not really police, but forced to support Stalin Used force, often killed entire families for disobedience Totally loyal, part of Lenin’s power, even over army Moses the Raven Tells animals about Sugar Candy mountain- heaven Animals can go there if they work hard Snowball and Major were against him They thought heaven was a lie to make animals work Napoleon let him stay Work and not complain Religion Marx said, “Opiate of the people” a lie Used to make people not complain and do their work Religion was tolerated because people would work Stalin knew religion would stop violent revolutions Mollie Was vain- loved her beauty and self Didn’t think about the farm Went with anyone who gave her what she wanted Vain, selfish people in Russia and the world Some people didn’t care about the revolution Only thought about themselves Went to other countries that offered more for them Boxer Strong, hard working horse, believes in Animal Farm “Napoleon is always right”, “I must work harder” Gives his all, is betrayed by Napoleon, who sells him Dedicated, but tricked communist supporters People believed Stalin because he was “Communist” Many stayed loyal after it was obvious Stalin was a tyrant Betrayed by Stalin who ignored and killed them Benjamin Old, wise donkey who is suspicious of revolution Thinks “nothing ever changes”, is right His suspicions are true,