Salesman who acts as middleman between animals and humans.
Mr. Whymper
Easy-going, old-fashioned farmer who represents England and/or the West.
Mr. Pilkington
Pig whose speech inspires the rebellion.
Old Major
Old donkey who is intelligent enough to recognize injustice but does nothing to fight it.
Benjamin
Power-hungry pig whose portrait is hung next to the Commandments.
Napoleon
Character who represents Russian bourgeoisie; she is unwilling to sacrifice her luxuries and flees.
Mollie
Hard-working but gullible horse who represents the Russian proletariat or working class.
Boxer
Farmer who represents Hitler who continually gets into spats with neighbors.
Mr. Frederick
Character who represents Leon Trotsky, Stalin’s rival exiled from Russia.
Snowball
Character who continually speaks to the animals about Sugarcandy Mountain.
Moses