"There was much discussion on what the battle should be called. In the end, it was named the Battle of Cowshed, since that was where the ambush had sprung" (Animal Farm, 31). The Battle of Cowshed parallels the Russian Civil War that occured after the 1917 revolution. The basis of this revolt originated from the ideas of Karl Marx (Old Major) that privitized land should be removed and it should be "communal". This is where the idea of communism (animalism) comes into place. Although Marx dies before the Russian Revolution begins, his theories survived. After which, Lenin (also Old Major) adopted the ideas of Marx. The Russian Revolution occured under the leadership of Lenin, which led to the assasination of Tsar Nicholas II and his family. He was also accompanied by Trostky and Stalin. After Lenin died, Trotsky and Stalin struggled for control. Ultimately, the civil war was led under the guidance of Trotsky (Snowball).
After being oppressed by Mr. Jones for too long, the animals revolt against his control, under the leadership of Napoleon and Snowball.
Battle of Cowshed
Russian Civil War
-Mr. Jones is the owner of manor farm -Mr. Jones failed to feed and take care of the animals -Mr. Jones was removed from his land -Animals imagined a world where all animals were equal -Snowball was an excellent speaker. This was helpful in convincing the animans to follow his ideas. -Napoleon was not as great of a speaker as Snowball was. -The usage of the word comrades in the Battle of Cowshed was used by the animals.
-Tsar Nicholas was the leader of Russia -Tsar Nicholas rule drove the Russian people into deep poverty and agitation -Tsar Nicholas was removed from his throne -The basis of communism is no privatization of land, communal ownership, and sharing of property. -Trotsky was an excellent public speaker. -Stalin was not as articulate or educated as Trotsky was. -In reality, comrades was a widely used word that is a derogatory term against the Reds (Bolsheviks).
The Russian Civil War was a result of the displeasure and anger of the russian people against the rule of Tsar Nicholas II.
Even though in reality, they were not fighting against Tsar Nicholas II, who was already dead at the time of the civil war, but against anyone who was anti-Bolshevik. The Anti-Bolsheviks consisted of old army generals, landowners, middle-class citizens, and monarchists. While Trotsky's (Snowball) army was the Red Army, the opposing army was the White Army. After the battle, Trotsky (Snowball) rises as a military hero.The overall outcome of the Russian Civil war was the defeat of the White Army and the establishment of the Soviet Union, as did also, the victory of the Battle of Cowshed firmly set Animal Farm.
Old Major raises his trotter in pride and acceptance to the establishment of animal farm.
captured images of the Russian Civil War.
After the war ended, The animals celebrated."The flag was run up and the Beasts of England was sung a number of times..." (Animal Farm,30)
"There was much discussion on what the battle should be called. In the end, it was named the Battle of Cowshed, since that was where the ambush had sprung" (Animal Farm, 31). The Battle of Cowshed parallels the Russian Civil War that occured after the 1917 revolution. The basis of this revolt originated from the ideas of Karl Marx (Old Major) that privitized land should be removed and it should be "communal". This is where the idea of communism (animalism) comes into place. Although Marx dies before the Russian Revolution begins, his theories survived. After which, Lenin (also Old Major) adopted the ideas of Marx. The Russian Revolution occured under the leadership of Lenin, which led to the assasination of Tsar Nicholas II and his family. He was also accompanied by Trostky and Stalin. After Lenin died, Trotsky and Stalin struggled for control. Ultimately, the civil war was led under the guidance of Trotsky (Snowball).
-Mr. Jones failed to feed and take care of the animals
-Mr. Jones was removed from his land
-Animals imagined a world where all animals were equal
-Snowball was an excellent speaker. This was helpful in convincing the animans to follow his ideas.
-Napoleon was not as great of a speaker as Snowball was.
-The usage of the word comrades in the Battle of Cowshed was used by the animals.
-Tsar Nicholas rule drove the Russian people into deep poverty and agitation
-Tsar Nicholas was removed from his throne
-The basis of communism is no privatization of land, communal ownership, and sharing of property.
-Trotsky was an excellent public speaker.
-Stalin was not as articulate or educated as Trotsky was.
-In reality, comrades was a widely used word that is a derogatory term against the Reds (Bolsheviks).
Even though in reality, they were not fighting against Tsar Nicholas II, who was already dead at the time of the civil war, but against anyone who was anti-Bolshevik. The Anti-Bolsheviks consisted of old army generals, landowners, middle-class citizens, and monarchists. While Trotsky's (Snowball) army was the Red Army, the opposing army was the White Army. After the battle, Trotsky (Snowball) rises as a military hero.The overall outcome of the Russian Civil war was the defeat of the White Army and the establishment of the Soviet Union, as did also, the victory of the Battle of Cowshed firmly set Animal Farm.
After the war ended, The animals celebrated."The flag was run up and the Beasts of England was sung a number of times..." (Animal Farm,30)
References:
http://www.worldofteaching.com/powerpoints/english/animalfarm2.ppt#294,41,#2
http://hrsbstaff.ednet.ns.ca/macraed/English%2011/Animal%20Farm/01a%20Animal%20Farm%20and%20the%20Russian%20Revolution.doc
http://www.shmoop.com/animal-farm/symbolism-imagery.html
http://ic.galegroup.com/ic/whic/ReferenceDetailsPage/ReferenceDetailsWindow?displayGroupName=K12-Reference&prodId=WHIC&action=e&windowstate=normal&catId=&documentId=GALE%7CA148363655&mode=view