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Learn about characters in George Orwell’s novel Animal Farm with Course Hero’s video study guide.
| Character | Description |
|---|---|
| Napoleon | Napoleon is the totalitarian pig leader of Animal Farm who exploits the other animals to maintain his own power. Read More |
| Snowball | Snowball is an early pig leader of Animal Farm whose conflicts with Napoleon lead to his dishonor and exile. Read More |
| Mr. Jones | Mr. Jones is the drunken, neglectful proprietor of Manor Farm, overthrown by his animals. Read More |
| Squealer | Squealer is Napoleon's second pig in command, who spins stories and propaganda to keep the animals in line. Read More |
| Boxer | Boxer is the hardworking horse whose devotion to Animal Farm earns him the respect of all the animals. Read More |
| Old Major | Old Major is the boar whose vision for a world where animals are free inspires the rebellion. Read More |
| Benjamin | Benjamin is a cynical donkey who is at least as clever as the pigs but refuses to get involved with the rebellion, even when he sees things going wrong. Read More |
| Bluebell | Jessie and Bluebell are Mr. Jones's dogs who give birth to the puppies who grow up to be Napoleon's enforcers. |
| Clover | Clover is a working horse who is Boxer's companion and is as devoted to the cause of Animalism as he is. |
| Dogs | Dogs are the animals most closely aligned with the pigs, who serve as the pigs' guards and enforcers. |
| Hens | Hens are egg producers for the farm who, at one point, attempt a rebellion, with disastrous results. |
| Jessie | Jessie and Bluebell are Mr. Jones's dogs who give birth to the puppies who grow up to be Napoleon's enforcers. |
| Mollie | Mollie is Mr. Jones's mare who values her own appearance and the favor of humans over the principles of the farm. |
| Moses | Moses is a trained raven who tells the animals stories of a heavenly afterworld called Sugarcandy Mountain. |
| Mr. Frederick | Frederick is the owner of a neighboring farm who becomes Napoleon's enemy when he cheats the pigs and attacks the farm. |
| Mr. Pilkington | Pilkington is the owner of a neighboring farm who eventually becomes Napoleon's ally. |
| Mr. Whymper | Mr. Whymper is a lawyer retained by the pigs to conduct their business transactions with other humans. |
| Muriel | Muriel is a goat who, aside from Benjamin and the pigs, is the only animal on the farm who is fully literate. |
| Sheep | Sheep are useful spreaders of propaganda that can be relied upon to stop debates or potential protests with their chanting. |
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