Key Concepts for Understanding Animal Farm

Benevolent

• Well meaning and kindly.

• Malicious and harmful.

• Indifferent and apathetic.

• Selfish and greedy.

Rebellion

• The act of accepting authority or control.

• The act of resisting authority or control.

• A peaceful protest against government policies.

• A form of artistic expression.

Capitalism

• An economic system where businesses and individuals own and control the means of production to create goods and services for profit.

• A system where the government owns all means of production and controls the economy.

• An economic model based on communal ownership and distribution of resources.

• A financial system that focuses solely on the exchange of goods without any profit motive.

Proletariat

• The ruling class of society.

• The working-class people, considered exploited by the bourgeoisie.

• A term for wealthy landowners.

• Individuals who own the means of production.

Exploitation

• The act of using someone fairly for mutual benefit.

• The act of using someone unfairly for one's own advantage.

• The act of helping someone achieve their goals.

• The act of ignoring someone's needs for personal gain.

Totalitarianism

• A political system where the government has almost complete control over every aspect of a person's life, with very few individual rights.

• A form of government where power is divided among various branches.

• A political system that emphasizes individual freedoms and democratic governance.

• A government system that allows for multiple political parties and free elections.

Oppression

• Prolonged cruel or unjust treatment.

• A state of being free from restrictions.

• A form of government where power is held by a few.

• A process of making something less severe.

Profit

• A financial loss incurred during a transaction.

• A financial gain, especially the difference between the amount earned and the amount spent.

• A type of investment that guarantees returns.

• The total revenue generated from sales without any deductions.

Propaganda

• Biased or misleading information used to promote a political cause or point of view.

• A form of artistic expression that conveys personal feelings.

• An unbiased presentation of facts and data.

• A method of scientific research to validate hypotheses.

Slogan

• A long and detailed explanation of a product

• A short and striking or memorable phrase used in advertising or political campaigns.

• A type of advertisement that includes multiple products

• A legal term used in contracts