2.2.2

Clover

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Clover

Animal Farm is an allegory; all of the events and characters symbolise 20th century historical and political events.

5 key words

5 key words

  • Trusting.
  • Self-doubting.
  • Obedient.
  • Powerless.
  • Kind.
Blindly loyal to Animalism

Blindly loyal to Animalism

  • Clover, like Boxer, is loyal to Animalism and the Revolution.
  • We see through Clover’s perspective (she is the only character whose thoughts we see in detail). This narrative technique shows us that Clover trusts the pigs and doubts her own thoughts.
  • Clover asks Benjamin to check the commandments as each one is changed; but again, she doubts her own memory.
  • She is obedient; she remains blindly loyal to and unquestioning of Napoleon, even after the executions.
Sufferer

Sufferer

  • The regime causes Clover extreme suffering and she is aware of suffering around her. However, she is powerless to act because of the fear and self-doubt that has been instilled in her by Squealer, the dogs and the regime.
Gains readers' sympathy

Gains readers' sympathy

  • We see her protecting the ducklings at the start with her foreleg and we see her looking through the window at the end of the novella – witnessing the animals’ betrayal.
  • The reader sympathises with her because she is kind, caring and protective. This ending leaves the reader with a sense of hopelessness for the animals and for human society.
  • We see the failure of Animal Farm through Clover’s eyes, which leaves us feeling terribly sorry for the animals, but also frustrated in the failure of the revolution. These feelings of frustration, failure and hopelessness are also reflected in the circular plot.
Context

Context

  • Boxer and Clover represent the Russian working classes.
  • The Russian working classes were unquestioning and uneducated. They worked in terrible conditions for no reward.
  • Boxer also represents the innocent people who were taken away from their homes and families to labour camps.

Clover - Key Quotes

Here are a few key quotes concerning Clover's character:

Kind (gains our sympathy)

Kind (gains our sympathy)

  • “Clover made a sort of wall round them with her great foreleg”.
Stupidly loyal

Stupidly loyal

  • “Only Boxer and Clover never lost heart”.
Exposes us to the hopelessness

Exposes us to the hopelessness

  • “They had come to a time when no one dared speak his mind, when fierce, growling dogs roamed everywhere, and when you had to watch your comrades torn to pieces after confessing to shocking crimes. There was no thought of rebellion or disobedience in her mind”.
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Important Plot Features

1.1

Plot Summaries

1.1.1Chapters 1-21.1.2Chapters 3-41.1.3Chapters 5-61.1.4Chapters 7-81.1.5Chapters 9-101.1.6Keywords1.1.7End of Topic Test - Chapters 1-51.1.8End of Topic Test - Chapters 6-10
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Characters & Their Links to History

2.1

Key Characters

2.1.1Old Major2.1.2Snowball2.1.3Napoleon2.1.4Squealer2.1.5Boxer2.1.6End of Topic Test - Key Characters2.1.7AO2/3 - Key Characters2.1.8Exam-Style Questions - Boxer
2.2

Other Characters

2.2.1Mr Jones2.2.2Clover2.2.3Hens2.2.4Sheep2.2.5Mollie2.2.6Benjamin2.2.7Moses2.2.8Mr Frederick2.2.9Pilkington2.2.10Mr Whymper2.2.11End of Topic Test - Other Characters2.2.12End of Topic Test - Other Characters 2
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Key Themes & Orwell's Purpose

3.1

Key Themes

3.1.1Education3.1.2Power & Control3.1.3Power & Language3.1.4Equality3.1.5End of Topic Test - Key Themes
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Language, Form & Structure

4.1

Language, Form & Structure

4.1.1Form & Structure4.1.2Language4.1.3Symbols4.1.4Narrator & Allegory
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Recap: Main Quotes

5.1

Characters Quotes

5.1.1Old Major Quotes5.1.2Snowball Quotes5.1.3Napoleon Quotes5.1.4Squealer Quotes5.1.5Boxer Quotes5.1.6Clover Quotes5.1.7Moses & Mr Frederick Quotes5.1.8Benjamin Quotes5.1.9Sheep Quotes5.1.10Hens Quotes5.1.11Mollie Quotes5.1.12Pilkington & Mr Whymper Quotes5.1.13Mr Jones Quotes
5.2

Text Structure Quotes

5.2.1Education Quotes5.2.2Power, Control & Language Quotes5.2.3Propaganda Quotes

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  1. 1
    What are 5 key words that can be used to describe Clover?Fill in the list
  2. 2
    Features of Clover's loyalty:True / false
  3. 3
    At the start of _Animal Farm_ we see Clover protecting the ducklings with her foreleg. What emotion does this act evoke in the reader?Multiple choice
  4. 4
    Which component of Clover's character does the quote __"Only Boxer and Clover never lost heart"__ concern?Multiple choice
  5. 5
    Which of the following is NOT a key quote concerning Clover's character?Multiple choice
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