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Animal Farm was written by George Orwell in 1945. It symbolises the Russian Revolution of 1917 and the rise of Soviet Union. Animal Farm depicts farm animals who revolt against their human farmer.

Forms or symbolism

• The farm

• Napoleon

• Snowball

• Boxer

• The pigs

Main characters

• Old Major

• Napoleon

• Snowball

• Boxer

• Mr Jones

• Squealer

• Benjamin

George Orwell wrote Animal Farm in 1945. He based the story on the 1917 Russian Revolution. The story explores themes like power, hope, and lies and shows how greed can destroy society.

We made him Animal hero, first class, immediately afterwards.

That was our mistake, comrades. For we now know that in reality he was trying to lure us to our doom. Do you not remember how Snowball suddenly turned and fled, and many animals followed him?

Surely you remember that, comrades?

Even though I didn't get the role I would have wanted as squealer. I feel that I am more comfortable with the characters I received as there has been alot going on which would have made me struggle doing the character i wanted.

As a person I think that I lack confidence when I lack confidence when i perform and that I lack the confidence to try different accents because of fear of that people might laugh. On my course I feel that some people are better at getting into character quicker then me and better at doing different accents.

On the course I feel that the process between getting the script and performing it is a bit time limited on how good we could perform it because it feels rushed and could be better if we had longer time to do things.

Animal Farm has had several adaptaions over the years, including animated films and live-action versions, each featuring different voice actors.

in the 1999 animated film, the main characters were voiced by notable actors such as:

• kelsey grammer as napoleon, the pig who becomes the leader

• ian holm as old major, the wise boar who inspires the rebellion

• julia louis-dreyfus as the pig, and the others like paul scofield and peter ustinov lent their voices to various characters.

however, as the pigs gain power, they become increasingly corrupt and oppressive, ultimately leading to a regime that is just as tyrannical as the one they overthrew. key themes in the book include the dangers of totalitarianism, the manipultaion of language and truth, and the betrayal of revolutionary ideals.

the famous phrase all animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others encapsulatesthe central message about inequality and the abuse of power. overall, animal farm is a critical reflection on how power can corrupt and the complexities of social change.

mark hamill - is an american actor. he starred as luke skywalker in the star wars franchise, in the original and sequel trilogies.

rob paulsen - is an american voice actor and voice director, known for his roles in numerous animated television series and films. he recived a daytime emmy award for outstanding performer in an animated program and three annie awards for his role as both yakko and pinky in the animaniacs franchise.

maurice lamarche - is a canadian voice actor. he was voiced the brain in animaniacs as well as its spin-off pinky and the brain, big bob in hey arnold! the title character from inspector gadget and a variety of charactors in futurama, including kif kroker.

Animal cruelty refers to the intentional harm, neglect, or mistreatment of animals. This can take many forms, including physical abuse, inadequate shelter, lack of food and water, and abandonment. Animal crulty can occur in various environments, such as homes, farms, laboratories, and entertainment venues.

There are laws in many countries designed to protect animals from cruelty, and these laws can vary significantly in terms of what is considered abusive behaviour. Raising awareness about animal welfare and promoting humane treatment of animals are important steps in combating animal cruelty.

Animal cruelty is linked to Animal Farm through the treatment of the animals by humans and the eventual betrayal of the animals' ideals by their own kind. In the beginning, the animals revolt against Mr. Jones, the human farmer, who neglects and mistreats them, symbolizing the cruelty and exploitation of animals in a capitalist society.

As the story progresses, the pigs, who take on leadership roles, start to exhibit similar tyrannical behaviours towards the other animals, ultimately leading to a new form of oppression. This reflects how power can corrupt and how the cycle of cruelty can continue, even among those who initially seek to liberate themselves from suffering.

The novella serves as a critique of how those in power can exploit and abuse others, including animals, under the guise of a better society.

Squealer's power comes from his ability to twist the truth and present false information in a way that convinces the other animals to accept the pigs' decisions and actions, no matter how unjust they may be. For example he constantly alters the commandments of animalism to justify the pigs' behaviour, making it seem as though they are acting in the best interest of all the animals.

The conflict arises from the tension between Squealer's manipulative rhetoric and the reality of the animals' suffering. While he claims that the farm is thriving and that the pigs are making sacrifices for the greater good, the other animals experience hardship and exploitation. This creates a significant power imbalance, as Squealer's words often overshadow the truth, leading to a lack of awareness and resistance among the other animals. Ultimately, Squealer embodies the theme of how language can be used as a tool for control and oppression.

He uses propaganda to justify the pigs' privileges and the harsh conditions faced by the other animals. For example, Squealer often claims that the sacrifices made by the pigs are necessary for the greater good, distorting the truth to maintain control. This manipulation leads the other animals to accept their mistreatment and believe that they are better off than they were under human rule, even as their lives become increasingly difficult.

By twisting the narrative and obscuring the reality of their situation, Squealer perpetuates a cycle of cruelty, showing how language and deceit can be as harmful as physical abuse. His character illustrates the insidious nature of animal cruelty, where the suffering of the many is overlooked or rationalized for the benefit of the few in power.

Napoleon - A 'fierce-looking and cunning pig who competes with Snowball for control of the farm. He becomes an even greater tyrant than Mr Jones.

Snowball - A clever pig who makes plans to make a windmill. He is braver then Napoleon, but loses the battle for power. Napoleon and the other pigs spread rumours about him and is chased from the farm.

Mr Jones - He is a cruel and neglectful farmer. He owns Manor Farm, the animals overthrow and rename as Animal Farm.

Squealer - A pig that is an excellent speaker and is loyal to Napoleon. He is so persuasive that the animals begin to doubt their own memories of events.

Boxer - He is a strong, hard-working horse. He ends up working so hard he ruins his health. Instead of looking after him, the pigs send send him to the horse slaughterer to be killed.

Mr. Pilkington and Mr Fredericks - There are the neighbouring human farmers who attack Animal Farm and try to destroy it.

Fore a short while, it seems like they have created a utopia but their hopes and dreams are shattered when the power-hungry pigs take over.

By the end, Old Major's dream to improve the lives of all animals has turned into a nightmare. The farm becomes a dystopia and the pigs are just as cruel as Mr Jones was.

Napoleon trains a group of dogs to be completely loyal to him and vicious to any animal who stands against him.

He stops feeding some hens who protest against unfair treatment, resulting in the death of nine hens.

He arranges the murder of Boxer, the hard-working horse and makes money from his death.

To keep his power, Napoleon becomes more and more tyranical.

He confesses the other animals by using words they do not understand, changing the meaning of words and twisting truth and lies until the other animals can't tell which is which.

Squealer supports Napoleon using propaganda, for example, promoting the idea that "Napoleon is always right".

Not only does this mean that the animals cannot ever critisise Napoleon, but this phrase is also repeated so often they completely believe it.

He recognizes the suffering of the other animals but feels powerless to change anything, embodying the attitude of those who accept oppression without resistance. His character ultimately serves as a commentary on the dangers of complacency and the importance of being active in the fight against tyranny. In the end, when Boxer, his closest friend, is taken away, Benjamin's realization of the betrayal reflects the harsh reality of the regime's cruelty.

I think we did it really well but we didn't know where we was supposed to be on stage in some scenes and a few people furgot there lines.