Old Major is the overarching protagonist of the novel Animal Farm written by George Orwell and its 1954 and 1999 film-adaptations. He is the oldest pig on the Manor Farm, and is the one who incites them to turn against Mr. Jones to gain freedom.
Portrayals[]
- In the 1954 animated film, he was voiced by the late Maurice Denham, who also voiced every other character in the same film.
- In the 1999 live-action film, he was voiced by Peter Ustinov, who also played King Richard in Disney Robin Hood, Hercule Poirot in The Mysterious Affair at Styles.
History[]
Personality[]
Old Major was a very devoted and wise boar, respected and loved by all the other animals. His words were very inspiring to all the animals on the farm and no one will ever forget them, he never shows anger and was always determined to say what was right for his fellow man and others. Old Major was never aggressive and even if he said that rebellion is needy, that's not really a good thing.
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