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Who does Mollie represent and why does she run away from the farm?
Who does Mollie represent and why does she run away from the farm?
What does Snowball want the animals to build?
What does Snowball want the animals to build?
A windmill for generating electricity
Where does Mollie disappear to?
Where does Mollie disappear to?
To pull a carriage for a man who fed her sugar
What happened with the puppies?
What happened with the puppies?
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Match the following characters with their representations:
Match the following characters with their representations:
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Who chases Snowball off the farm?
Who chases Snowball off the farm?
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Napoleon establishes a committee of pigs to make all decisions after ______ is chased off the farm.
Napoleon establishes a committee of pigs to make all decisions after ______ is chased off the farm.
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How does Squealer explain Snowball's absence?
How does Squealer explain Snowball's absence?
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Who is in charge now?
Who is in charge now?
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The animals do not protest against Napoleon's changes due to fear and their inability to come up with ______ arguments.
The animals do not protest against Napoleon's changes due to fear and their inability to come up with ______ arguments.
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What is Squealer's role on the farm and how successful is he at it?
What is Squealer's role on the farm and how successful is he at it?
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Why do the dogs accompany Squealer when he goes to the other animals?
Why do the dogs accompany Squealer when he goes to the other animals?
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Study Notes
Mollie's Representation and Departure
- Mollie symbolizes the bourgeoisie, who are self-serving and indifferent to collective revolutionary goals.
- She leaves the farm seeking the comforts provided by humans, like sugar and luxury.
Bourgeois Russia
- Represents individuals in Russia who prioritized personal interests over revolutionary ideals.
- Many of these people eventually fled the country during the upheaval.
Snowball's Vision
- Snowball advocates for the construction of a windmill to generate electricity and improve the farm's productivity.
Mollie's Fate
- Mollie disappears to serve a human master, pulling a carriage and indulging in sugar, showcasing her desire for material comforts.
Puppies' Training
- Napoleon takes the puppies away to indoctrinate them, equipping them to become his enforcers.
Representation of the Puppies
- The trained puppies are analogous to the Hitler Youth, illustrating the manipulation of youth for totalitarian ends.
- They represent the KGB, reflecting Stalin's secret police tactics.
Snowball's Exile
- Napoleon utilizes the nine dogs he raised to chase Snowball from the farm, consolidating his power.
Changes Post-Snowball's Departure
- Sunday Meetings are abolished; decision-making is centralized in a committee of pigs led by Napoleon.
- Animals are now required to meet on Sundays for flag salutation, singing, and receiving orders.
Squealer's Justification
- Squealer frames Snowball as a traitor collaborating with Mr. Jones, successfully demonizing him to justify his absence.
Leadership Structure
- Napoleon assumes the role of the supreme leader, with other pigs supporting his authority.
Reasons for Animal Apathy
- Fear of Napoleon's dogs prevents protest, especially after witnessing Snowball's fate.
- The animals lack the intellectual capacity to formulate logical arguments against Napoleon's rule.
Squealer's Propaganda Role
- Squealer functions as the primary mouthpiece of the pigs, effectively manipulating language to distort the truth.
- He successfully confuses and controls the animals through his persuasive tactics.
Use of Fear and Violence
- Squealer is accompanied by the dogs to intimidate other animals, indicating a shift to a fear-based governance rooted in violence.
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Description
Explore the symbolism of Mollie in George Orwell's 'Animal Farm' and her representation of the bourgeoisie. This quiz delves into themes of self-interest in revolutionary contexts, the fate of those who abandon collective goals, and the indoctrination of youth as a tool for totalitarian control.
