a boar a boar a brilliant talker a brutal drunkard a cynic a dictator a frivolous nature a gentle giant a good organiser a minor role a mixture of the great and Hitler a neglectful master a political opportunist a political satire a porker a powerful intellect a propaganda machine a public-relations a satire on communism a sincere revolutionary a sinister character a source of comfort and strength a stereotype a stinging commentary on totalitarianism and dictatorship a tyrannical ruler a very sympathetic figure accepts whatever is written down without questioning it aggressive, extremely cruel and efficient ambitious ambitious an absolute ruler an allegory an aristocrat |
an enormously strong
horse an external threat an idealist an idealist an opportunist are manipulated at political rallies are the great enemy articulate blamed for everything that goes wrong bodyguards brave brutal corrupt cunning cynical determined devoted to the cause in a simple-minded way embody proverbial silliness embody the worst characteristics of human behaviour exploited, honest and hard-working fails to make intelligent use of her talent fooled by Frederick good at convincing others greedy has a wise and benevolent appearance his skull is exhibited just like Lenin's inactive intelligent intelligent |
interested in
modernisation and improving facilities for the animals ironic is about the failure of revolution kind and sympathetic kindly and sympathetic lacks of critical perception lively loyal and selfless ludicrous merciless minister of propaganda of limited intelligence one of the cleverest animals one of the four pig founders persuasive represent the masses ruthless sceptical and cynical selfless sensible shows a lack of intellect shows simple goodness spends his time planning, organising and scheming strong and much respected the intellectual inspiration for the revolution the maternal figure the ordinary worker, decent and honest the organised church the secret police forces the typical gentleman farmer they silence opposition through fear and intimidation unimaginative vain wants complete power and control |