Friday, February 10, 2012

Discuss two reasons why Old Major is important in the book? Who is old Major's historical parallel?

Confused, I highly recommend you read ms-mcgregor's answer. It provides a general overview, yet to the point.

 Just a few things I'd like to develop on.

Old Major's initial idea was for all the animals to rule and live freely. Him, being a wise-old 'man', allows for the other animals to attentively listen to what he has to say.

But after his death (Old Major), the pigs developed on the idea that they should become the ruling party, despite the conditions laid out by Old Major.

Another interesting point to notice is how the author describes Old Major's head being buried. This further signfies that the original concept and idea that Old Major had, has gone with him (they are no longer there, and are as useless as the dirt he's burried it)

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