Snowball (Animal Farm) facts for kids
Snowball is a smart and energetic pig from the famous book Animal Farm. He is one of the main leaders of the animals when they take over the farm from the farmer, Mr. Jones. Snowball dreams of making the farm a better place for all animals.
Snowball is a very lively pig. He is quick to speak and share his ideas. He is also a brilliant inventor, always thinking of new ways to improve life on the farm. He wants to build things and create plans that help everyone.
Who is Snowball?
Snowball is a young boar, which is a male pig. He was raised by Mr. Jones, just like another important pig named Napoleon. But Snowball and Napoleon have very different ideas about how the farm should be run. Snowball truly believes in the animal's revolution and wants to make sure all animals are equal and happy.
Snowball's Plans for the Farm
Snowball is full of ideas for the farm. He works hard to teach the other animals and organize them. He helps create the "Seven Commandments" of Animalism, which are like rules for how the animals should live. He also comes up with the idea to build a windmill. This windmill would generate electricity and make the animals' lives much easier by doing work like grinding corn and lighting the barns. He sees the future of the farm as a place of progress and comfort for all.
Snowball and the Russian Revolution
The character of Snowball is based on a real person from history named Leon Trotsky. Trotsky was an important leader in the Russian Revolution. He helped lead the revolution but was later forced to leave the country by another powerful leader, Joseph Stalin. In the book, Snowball is also forced out of the farm by Napoleon and his dogs. This part of the story shows how powerful leaders can sometimes remove those who disagree with them.
