1) Who possesses the leadership role on the farm and how do they come to be in control? Explain why this is significant and how does it reflect our society in any way? 2) Throughout the animals' reign on the farm, Napoleon and Squealer contemplate the possibility of Jones' return as a threat, keeping most of the other animals in fear, and thus, submission. They question the group, "Surely there is no one among you who wants to see Jones come back?" Do you think that this was a valid threat? Do you feel that, overall, the animals were better or worse off once they were in control of the farm?
3) In chapter 1, Old Major expresses his vision of a society free of human influence and control. Compare/contrast this to what eventually plays out on Manor Farm once the animals have taken over.