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Benjamin

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Benjamin

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

5 key words

5 key words

  • Intelligent.
  • Passive.
  • Old.
  • Resigned.
  • Loyal friend.
Intelligent but passive

Intelligent but passive

  • Benjamin is intelligent and he can foresee what other characters are up to.
  • However, he does not get involved when he witnesses corruption. He is passive.
Given up?

Given up?

  • He questions the outcome of the revolution.
  • Benjamin is old and has seen many of these events before, perhaps he feels that history repeats itself and there is no point in intervening because the outcome will always be the same: further suffering for the working classes and the powerless.
Loyal to Boxer

Loyal to Boxer

  • Benjamin is loyal to Boxer. He calls the others to Boxer as he realises what is really going on, but it is too late.
Context

Context

  • Benjamin represents the Russian intellectuals who could see that things would not work, but did nothing to stop corruption.

Benjamin - Key Quotes

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

Old

Old

  • “The oldest animal on the farm and the worst tempered”.
Loyal friend

Loyal friend

  • “Devoted to Boxer”.
Resigned to the corruption

Resigned to the corruption

  • “They’re sending Boxer to the knacker’s!”
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1

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
2

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
3

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
4

Language, Form & Structure

4.1

Language, Form & Structure

4.1.1Form & Structure4.1.2Language4.1.3Symbols4.1.4Narrator & Allegory
5

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
    5 key words to describe Benjamin:Fill in the list
  2. 2
    Who from the Russian Revolution does Benjamin represent?Multiple choice
  3. 3
    In _Animal Farm_, who is Benjamin loyal to?Multiple choice
  4. 4
    Key quotes concerning Benjamin's character:Fill in the list
  5. 5
    Which of the following is NOT a quote about Benjamin's character?Multiple choice
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Mollie

Moses