Mr. Jones
Adrian, JD, Barske
Person from novel explanation
He was the former owner of Manor farm. He mistreated his animals, was very irresponsible, and all the animals wanted to over throw him. His purpose in Animal Farm was to be overthrown by his mistreated animals, and play the role of the hated farmer.
Person from russian revolution
Mr. Jones represents Tsar Nicholas II the former leader of Russia, before he was exiled then assassinated by Vladimer Lenin. He mistreated the citizens of Russia.
Connection to understanding the text
It helps you understand the allegorical properties of the text because it represents the exact events that happened in the Russian Revolution in altered form to fit in with the fairy story Animal Farm.