Question

Which historical figure does Old Major most likely represent?

Answer 1

Answer:

C). Vladimir Lenin.

Explanation:

As per the question, the Old major in the famous allegorical novel titled 'Animal Farm' authored by George Orwell most likely represents the historical figure of the Vladimir Lenin, popular communist leader, who played a key role in Russian Revolution. His character traits including the ideas, principles, and leadership skills to abolish oppression resemble the figure of prominent chief of Bolshevik party i.e. Lenin in Russian revolution. Major possessed the similar honor and respect as that of Lenin in his time. Thus, option C is the correct answer.

Answer 2

In the allegorical novel of Animal Farm by George Orwell, the aged boar "Old Major" partly represents the historical, communist leader of the Russian Revolution and the early Soviet nation, Vladimir Lenin; he is also a representation of one of the creators of communism, Karl Marx. Orwell, who had a great respect for these historical people, displays Old Major as Lenin in the way he states the principles of the revolution for Animalism.