2.2.8
Pilkington & Mr Whymper
Pilkington
Pilkington
Animal Farm is an allegory; all of the events and characters symbolise 20th century historical and political events.
Key words
Key words
- Corrupt.
- Petty.
- Dishonest.
- Exploitative.
Characterisation
Characterisation
- Mr Pilkington, like Mr Jones, the other farmers and Napoleon, exploits his workers. He appears to be able to do what he wants, while the animals work hard and suffer. He is also violent and rules through fear.
- He neglects his animals and is seen as being corrupt. He is depicted as petty.
- In Animal Farm, the characters with power are petty, cruel and cowardly, as well as dishonest and heartless.
Context
Context
- Mr Pilkington is an allegorical figure for Churchill.
Quotes
Quotes
- “An easy−going gentleman farmer who spent most of his time in fishing or hunting according to the season”.
- On it was pencilled the words: "Serves you right".
- “Napoleon and Mr. Pilkington had each played an ace of spades simultaneously”.
Mr Whymper
Mr Whymper
Animal Farm is an allegory; all of the events and characters symbolise 20th century historical and political events.
Key words
Key words
- Corrupt.
- Foolish.
Characterisation
Characterisation
- At first, Mr Whymper is fooled by Napoleon into thinking that the farm is prosperous.
- He doesn’t appear to mind making money out of the animals “misery and slavery”.
Context
Context
- Mr Whymper represents the people who did business with Soviet Russia for a lot of money.
Quote
Quote
- “A sly-looking little man”.
1Important Plot Features
2Characters & Their Links to History
2.1Key Characters
3Key Themes & Orwell's Purpose
4Language, Form & Structure
4.1Language, Form & Structure
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1Important Plot Features
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3Key Themes & Orwell's Purpose
4Language, Form & Structure
4.1Language, Form & Structure
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