ABSTRACT

In Old Major’s fi rst speech in Animal Farm , it was especially important to convey the message of this character to the audience, since the whole fi lm was motivated by it. The facial expression had to show not only the fi gure’s sincere concern but, as an ailing character, physical pain as well. The entire body of the pig was unanimated while it’s face, eyes, mouth, snout and the facial creases conveyed the emotions of the character.