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Pilkington

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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”.
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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

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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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  2. 2
    Who is Mr Pilkington an allegorical figure for from the Russian Revolution?Multiple choice
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Mr Frederick

Mr Whymper