Discuss two reasons why Old Major is important in the book Animal Farm. Who is Old Major's historical parallel?

is important because
he represents a sort of idealized figure in the text. He is "so highly regarded" at
the Manor Farm that the animals are all quite willing to delay their bedtimes after a long day
at work in order to hear him speak. He is a prize-winning boar whose real name is Willingdon
Beauty (quite an aristocratic-sounding appellation), but he is really all for equality and
inspiring the other animals to stand up for what is right. He champions justice and the downfall
of the corrupt leadership of the farm, led by the drunken and incompetent Mr. Jones.

We might read Vladimir...