Page 1: Uniting the Animals

Old Major's speech begins with a strategic use of language to create unity among the diverse animal population.

The phrase "weak or strong, clever or simple" serves as exposition, introducing the varied nature of the animal community. This juxtaposition may initially seem to highlight inherent inequalities among the animals. However, Old Major quickly counters this by referring to all animals as "brothers," employing the semantic field of family to foster a sense of togetherness.

Vocabulary: Semantic field - A group of words related in meaning, often used to create a particular atmosphere or emphasize a theme.

Old Major further strengthens this unity by addressing the animals as "comrades," a term associated with both war and friendship. This choice of words foreshadows the impending conflict between humans and animals while emphasizing the collective nature of their struggle.

Quote: "Comrades, you have heard already about the strange dream that I had last night."

The inclusive nature of Old Major's leadership is evident in his use of first-person plural pronouns, aligning himself with the other animals rather than setting himself apart.

Highlight: Old Major's rhetoric serves as a model for effective revolutionary speech, demonstrating techniques that will be both emulated and corrupted as the story progresses.