After reading this book and knowing the parallels between animalism and communism, what critiques might the author be making about communism? How might he view communism? Why?
2. Now that you are finished with the book, what do you think the windmill symbolizes and why?
3. How did Napoleon manipulate things to gain more and more power?
4. What is the significance of Boxer? What might he symbolize? Why?
5. What is the significance of Squealer and Napoleon walking on their hind legs towards the end of the book?
6. What do you think the theme of Animal Farm is? Why?
7. Create TWO of your own discussion questions surrounding what YOU think is important to discuss in this book.