CHAPTER EIGHT
Words to know
Words that you need to know before reading and working with chapter I.
| Word | Simple explanation |
|---|---|
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Violate |
to break a rule or law |
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Retinue |
a group that follows an important person |
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Impending |
likely to happen very soon |
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Treacherous |
dishonest and dangerous |
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Censure |
to strongly criticise someone |
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Conciliatory |
intended to make peace |
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Vengeance |
revenge |
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Unscathed |
not hurt or damaged |
Characters to know
There are no major new characters you need to know before reading.
Napoleon
the leader of Animal Farm
Squealer
one of the pigs
Minimus
another pig
Mr Frederick
one of the neighbouring farmers
Mr Pilkington
the other neighbouring farmer
Pay attention to how Napoleon is presented to the other animals and how relations with the neighbouring farms change.