Characters
Mr. Jones is the owner of Manor Farm. His mistreatment over the animals causes the animals to havea rebellion. He later comes back to recapture the farm but fails. This is known as the Battle of Cowshed. Later on, Mr. Jones sets out to another country and dies in an inebriates’ home.
Old Major is a twelve year old pig, who is respected by ever animal on Manor Farm. This respect is indicated in pg four, “…was so highly regard on the farm that everyone was quite ready to lose an hours of sleep in order to hear what he had to say.” He was also the animal who inspires the farm animals to a rebellion against Mr. Jones.
Napoleon is described as a “large, rather fierce-looking Berkshire boar, the only Berkshire on the farm, not much of a talker, but with a reputation for getting his own way.” After Snowball is overthrown, he declares himself as the full leader of Animal Farm. Napoleon can be described as the villain of Animal Farm, as he is the one who breaks all the commandments.
Snowball is describes as a pig who believes in animal equality. He and Napoleon become leaders of Animal Farm, after the rebellion. He soon becomes Napoleon rival for leadership as he doesn’t agree to any of his ideas. Snowball is then overthrown by him.
Boxer is characterized as a big, strong horse in pages four and five“ Boxer was enormous beast, eighteen hands high and as strong as any two ordinary horses put together.” He is also described as not being too intelligent, though he is looked up by others for his working skills. He is seen as loyal and dedicated worker. Throughout the novel, he develops phrase such as “I will work harder” and “Napoleon is always right” in spite of the corruption all around him.
Clover is described as a middle aged mare and a close friend of Boxer. She is one of the farm animals, with the help of Muriel, who knows that the commandments have been broken by the pigs. However once the commandment have been changed, she blames herself for not remembering the commandment well.
Muriel is a white goat. He is one of the few that animals who can read. He reads the commandments to Clover.
Benjamin is an elder donkey with a bad temper. He is the oldest animal living in the farm. Throughout the novel, his character doesn't change as he doesn’t expected anything from the rebellion as the other animals do. However he is devoted to Boxer and he is one of the few animals who remember life before the rebellion.
Squealer is described as a small fat pig. After Snowball is overthrown by Napoleon he becomes Napoleon main comrade. Orwell describes him as a brilliant talker in a debate. Squealer uses his talking skills to manipulate and fool the animals.
Mr. Frederick is the owner of Pinchfield. Pinchfield is a neighboring farm of Animal Farm. Mr. Frederick shows he is untrustworthy by invading Animal Farm.
Mr. Pilkington is the owner of Foxwood. His farm is another neighboring farm of Animal Farm.
Mr. Whymper is a man who works under Napoleon, who does business of the farm with humans.
The Puppies were young puppies that were taken away by Napoleon during their infancy. Later on they become Napoleon’s as well as the other pigs guards. They protect them from the farm animals.
For the Next Blog Entry, I will post the archetypes and the symbols.
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