CHAPTER TEN
Words to know
Words that you need to know before reading and working with chapter I.
| Word | Simple explanation |
|---|---|
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Morose |
gloomy and unhappy |
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Taciturn |
someone who speaks very little |
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Tradition |
an idea or custom passed down over time |
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Diligently |
carefully and with a lot of effort |
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Subsist |
to continue living with only what is necessary |
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Witticism |
a clever or funny remark |
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Prosperity |
success and wealth |
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Dregs |
the small amount left at the bottom of a drink |
Characters to know
Most characters in the final chapter are already familiar.
Clover
the female cart-horse
Benjamin
the donkey
Napoleon
the leader of Animal Farm
Squealer
one of the pigs
Mr Pilkington
a neighbouring farmer
As you read the final chapter, compare the farm you see now with Old Major’s original dream.